Belt game 15,136 · August 10, 1979
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia Phillies 3–2 on the road to start reign 7,092 of the MLB belt, the 334th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since August 7, 1979, with 3 defenses over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 7 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on August 17, 1979.
7,092Reign number
334Team's reign
5Defenses
7Days held