Belt game 18,001 · August 13, 1997
Florida Marlins take the belt
Florida Marlins beat Houston Astros 8–6 on the road to start reign 8,468 of the MLB belt, the 8th for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since August 9, 1997, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Florida Marlins held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 16, 1997.
8,468Reign number
8Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held