Belt game 17,976 · July 18, 1997
New York Mets take the belt
New York Mets beat Cincinnati Reds 4–3 at home to start reign 8,458 of the MLB belt, the 133rd for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 16, 1997, with 1 defense over 2 days.
New York Mets held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on July 22, 1997.
8,458Reign number
133Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held