Belt game 10,273 · June 1, 1949
Boston Braves take the belt
Boston Braves beat Pittsburgh Pirates 8–6 at home to start reign 4,757 of the MLB belt, the 296th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since May 30, 1949, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Boston Braves held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on June 4, 1949.
4,757Reign number
296Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held