Belt game 2,872 · September 10, 1900
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Brooklyn Superbas 6–5 on the road to start reign 1,243 of the MLB belt, the 72nd for the franchise.
Brooklyn Superbas had held it since September 8, 1900, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on September 13, 1900.
1,243Reign number
72Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held