Belt game 13,970 · July 5, 1972
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 6–4 on the road to start reign 6,542 of the MLB belt, the 289th for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since July 4, 1972, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 7, 1972.
6,542Reign number
289Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held