Belt game 13,345 · July 28, 1968
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat New York Mets 5–3 on the road to start reign 6,229 of the MLB belt, the 253rd for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since July 26, 1968, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 3 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 31, 1968.
6,229Reign number
253Team's reign
4Defenses
3Days held