Belt game 2,968 · July 13, 1901
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia Phillies 5–3 at home to start reign 1,285 of the MLB belt, the 74th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since July 9, 1901, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on July 16, 1901.
1,285Reign number
74Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held