Belt game 13,999 · August 5, 1972
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Montreal Expos 7–4 on the road to start reign 6,556 of the MLB belt, the 295th for the franchise.
Montreal Expos had held it since August 4, 1972, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 9, 1972.
6,556Reign number
295Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held