Belt game 10,396 · October 2, 1949
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6–5 on the road to start reign 4,806 of the MLB belt, the 220th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since September 24, 1949, with 6 defenses over 8 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 198 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on April 18, 1950.
4,806Reign number
220Team's reign
0Defenses
198Days held