Belt game 18,630 · July 24, 2001
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Pittsburgh Pirates 10–2 at home to start reign 8,783 of the MLB belt, the 484th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since July 22, 2001, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on July 26, 2001.
8,783Reign number
484Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held