Belt game 12,975 · June 16, 1966
Philadelphia Phillies take the belt
Philadelphia Phillies beat Cincinnati Reds 12–5 on the road to start reign 6,049 of the MLB belt, the 279th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since June 14, 1966, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
Philadelphia Phillies held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on June 18, 1966.
6,049Reign number
279Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held