Belt game 2,998 · August 27, 1901
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 7–1 at home to start reign 1,305 of the MLB belt, the 81st for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since August 26, 1901, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on August 28, 1901.
1,305Reign number
81Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held