Belt game 14,034 · September 12, 1972
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 7–0 on the road to start reign 6,574 of the MLB belt, the 297th for the franchise.
Chicago Cubs had held it since September 7, 1972, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 15, 1972.
6,574Reign number
297Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held