Belt game 15,093 · July 1, 1979
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat New York Mets 5–4 at home to start reign 7,075 of the MLB belt, the 399th for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since June 30, 1979, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Nationals on July 2, 1979.
7,075Reign number
399Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held