Belt game 13,049 · August 30, 1966
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 8–2 at home to start reign 6,082 of the MLB belt, the 261st for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since August 26, 1966, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on September 1, 1966.
6,082Reign number
261Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held