Belt game 13,896 · October 17, 1971 · playoffs
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Baltimore Orioles 2–1 on the road to start reign 6,505 of the MLB belt, the 281st for the franchise.
Baltimore Orioles had held it since October 16, 1971, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 181 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Mets on April 15, 1972.
6,505Reign number
281Team's reign
0Defenses
181Days held