Belt game 10,224 · September 25, 1948
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 16–6 at home to start reign 4,730 of the MLB belt, the 240th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since September 24, 1948, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 30, 1948.
4,730Reign number
240Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held