Belt game 13,887 · October 3, 1971 · playoffs
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat Oakland Athletics 5–3 at home to start reign 6,502 of the MLB belt, the 398th for the franchise.
Oakland Athletics had held it since September 28, 1971, with 1 defense over 5 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 9 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on October 12, 1971.
6,502Reign number
398Team's reign
4Defenses
9Days held