Belt game 15,703 · June 28, 1983
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 8–7 at home to start reign 7,359 of the MLB belt, the 427th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since June 20, 1983, with 8 defenses over 8 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 6 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals on July 4, 1983.
7,359Reign number
427Team's reign
5Defenses
6Days held