Belt game 14,024 · September 2, 1972
New York Mets take the belt
New York Mets beat Houston Astros 11–8 on the road to start reign 6,568 of the MLB belt, the 29th for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since August 26, 1972, with 5 defenses over 7 days.
New York Mets held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on September 4, 1972.
6,568Reign number
29Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held