Belt game 18,790 · July 19, 2002
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 12–9 at home to start reign 8,870 of the MLB belt, the 402nd for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since July 18, 2002, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on July 21, 2002.
8,870Reign number
402Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held