Belt game 14,009 · August 16, 1972
Houston Astros take the belt
Houston Astros beat Montreal Expos 5–0 on the road to start reign 6,561 of the MLB belt, the 25th for the franchise.
Montreal Expos had held it since August 13, 1972, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Houston Astros held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 19, 1972.
6,561Reign number
25Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held