Belt game 15,144 · August 19, 1979
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Los Angeles Dodgers 2–0 at home to start reign 7,094 of the MLB belt, the 335th for the franchise.
Los Angeles Dodgers had held it since August 17, 1979, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on August 21, 1979.
7,094Reign number
335Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held