Belt game 10,497 · August 15, 1950
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 10–9 at home to start reign 4,848 of the MLB belt, the 253rd for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since August 13, 1950, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 20, 1950.
4,848Reign number
253Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held