Belt game 3,399 · July 30, 1904
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 5–2 at home to start reign 1,502 of the MLB belt, the 114th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since July 29, 1904, with 0 defenses over 1 day.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 7 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 6, 1904.
1,502Reign number
114Team's reign
5Defenses
7Days held