Belt game 13,895 · October 16, 1971 · playoffs
Baltimore Orioles take the belt
Baltimore Orioles beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3–2 at home to start reign 6,504 of the MLB belt, the 399th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since October 12, 1971, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Baltimore Orioles held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on October 17, 1971.
6,504Reign number
399Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held