Belt game 15,358 · April 17, 1981
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 4–3 on the road to start reign 7,199 of the MLB belt, the 345th for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since April 14, 1981, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 8 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on April 25, 1981.
7,199Reign number
345Team's reign
3Defenses
8Days held