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Belt game 18,114 · June 15, 1998

Philadelphia Phillies take the belt

Philadelphia Phillies beat Pittsburgh Pirates 2–1 at home to start reign 8,530 of the MLB belt, the 426th for the franchise.

Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since June 14, 1998, with 0 defenses over 1 day.

Philadelphia Phillies held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on June 18, 1998.

8,530Reign number
426Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held

Box score

Philadelphia Phillies

PlayerABRHHRRBIBBSOIPHAERK
Desi Relaford3020111————
Rico Brogna4110001————
Bobby Abreu3110011————
Mark Lewis4010100————
Mike Lieberthal4010002————
Doug Glanville4010000————
Gregg Jefferies4010000————
Matt Beech300000284111
Scott Rolen4000000————
Kevin Jordan1000000————
Mark Leiter00000001001

Pittsburgh Pirates

PlayerABRHHRRBIBBSOIPHAERK
Kevin Young3111111————
Jason Kendall4010000————
Jermaine Allensworth3010002————
Lou Collier3010001————
Tony Womack3000012————
Mark Smith1000000————
Jason Christiansen00000000.1001
Aramis Ramirez3000002————
Jose Guillen3000002————
Jon Lieber20000016.2725
Al Martin4000001————
Rich Loiselle00000001101

Box scores: MLB's Stats API (statsapi.mlb.com). HA, ER, K are pitching.

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