Belt game 10,456 · June 28, 1950
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 6–5 at home to start reign 4,828 of the MLB belt, the 249th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since June 25, 1950, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on June 30, 1950.
4,828Reign number
249Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held