Belt game 14,960 · July 27, 1978
Houston Astros take the belt
Houston Astros beat New York Mets 8–3 at home to start reign 7,014 of the MLB belt, the 69th for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since July 25, 1978, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Houston Astros held it for 6 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 2, 1978.
7,014Reign number
69Team's reign
4Defenses
6Days held