Belt game 13,976 · July 11, 1972
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5–0 at home to start reign 6,545 of the MLB belt, the 261st for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since July 8, 1972, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 7 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 18, 1972.
6,545Reign number
261Team's reign
6Defenses
7Days held