Belt game 13,997 · August 3, 1972
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 2–1 on the road to start reign 6,554 of the MLB belt, the 294th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since August 1, 1972, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals on August 4, 1972.
6,554Reign number
294Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held