Belt game 13,987 · July 23, 1972
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 3–2 at home to start reign 6,548 of the MLB belt, the 291st for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 19, 1972, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 4 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to New York Mets on July 27, 1972.
6,548Reign number
291Team's reign
0Defenses
4Days held