Belt game 13,250 · April 17, 1968
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 13–4 at home to start reign 6,178 of the MLB belt, the 268th for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since April 15, 1968, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on April 19, 1968.
6,178Reign number
268Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held