Belt game 10,501 · August 20, 1950
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4–2 at home to start reign 4,849 of the MLB belt, the 323rd for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since August 15, 1950, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 22, 1950.
4,849Reign number
323Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held