Belt game 12,998 · July 8, 1966
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Mets 10–2 at home to start reign 6,058 of the MLB belt, the 256th for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since July 6, 1966, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 7 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 15, 1966.
6,058Reign number
256Team's reign
4Defenses
7Days held