Belt game 3,597 · September 9, 1905
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 12–5 at home to start reign 1,588 of the MLB belt, the 129th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since September 8, 1905, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 12, 1905.
1,588Reign number
129Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held