Belt game 13,022 · August 2, 1966
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Los Angeles Dodgers 6–5 at home to start reign 6,066 of the MLB belt, the 257th for the franchise.
Los Angeles Dodgers had held it since July 31, 1966, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on August 5, 1966.
6,066Reign number
257Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held