Belt game 13,892 · October 12, 1971 · playoffs
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Baltimore Orioles 5–1 at home to start reign 6,503 of the MLB belt, the 280th for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles had held it since October 3, 1971, with 4 defenses over 9 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Baltimore Orioles on October 16, 1971.
6,503Reign number
280Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held