Belt game 13,969 · July 4, 1972
Houston Astros take the belt
Houston Astros beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6–0 at home to start reign 6,541 of the MLB belt, the 24th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since July 1, 1972, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Houston Astros held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 5, 1972.
6,541Reign number
24Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held