Belt game 2,986 · August 6, 1901
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 8–1 at home to start reign 1,297 of the MLB belt, the 78th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since August 5, 1901, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on August 9, 1901.
1,297Reign number
78Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held