Belt game 2,945 · June 18, 1901
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 9–2 at home to start reign 1,271 of the MLB belt, the 73rd for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since June 16, 1901, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 21, 1901.
1,271Reign number
73Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held