Belt game 10,312 · July 10, 1949
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 8–6 on the road to start reign 4,771 of the MLB belt, the 313th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since July 2, 1949, with 7 defenses over 8 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 5 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 15, 1949.
4,771Reign number
313Team's reign
2Defenses
5Days held