Belt game 3,746 · September 3, 1906
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 2–1 at home to start reign 1,649 of the MLB belt, the 134th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since September 2, 1906, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on September 5, 1906.
1,649Reign number
134Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held