Belt game 13,974 · July 8, 1972
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Atlanta Braves 5–3 on the road to start reign 6,544 of the MLB belt, the 290th for the franchise.
Atlanta Braves had held it since July 7, 1972, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on July 11, 1972.
6,544Reign number
290Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held