Belt game 14,016 · August 23, 1972
Houston Astros take the belt
Houston Astros beat New York Mets 7–4 on the road to start reign 6,565 of the MLB belt, the 27th for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since August 21, 1972, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Houston Astros held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals on August 25, 1972.
6,565Reign number
27Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held