Belt game 2,980 · July 27, 1901
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 7–4 on the road to start reign 1,291 of the MLB belt, the 75th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since July 24, 1901, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on July 28, 1901.
1,291Reign number
75Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held