Belt game 17,997 · August 9, 1997
Houston Astros take the belt
Houston Astros beat New York Mets 8–3 on the road to start reign 8,467 of the MLB belt, the 121st for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since August 7, 1997, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Houston Astros held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Miami Marlins on August 13, 1997.
8,467Reign number
121Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held