Belt game 10,464 · July 7, 1950
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 9–1 at home to start reign 4,830 of the MLB belt, the 250th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since June 30, 1950, with 6 defenses over 7 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 7 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on July 14, 1950.
4,830Reign number
250Team's reign
2Defenses
7Days held