Belt game 2,863 · September 3, 1900
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Boston Beaneaters 8–7 on the road to start reign 1,241 of the MLB belt, the 71st for the franchise.
Boston Beaneaters had held it since August 31, 1900, with 1 defense over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 5 days and 7 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on September 8, 1900.
1,241Reign number
71Team's reign
7Defenses
5Days held