Belt game 10,389 · September 24, 1949
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 6–5 on the road to start reign 4,805 of the MLB belt, the 247th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since September 22, 1949, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 8 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on October 2, 1949.
4,805Reign number
247Team's reign
6Defenses
8Days held