Belt game 4,122 · May 5, 1909
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 6–5 at home to start reign 1,836 of the MLB belt, the 137th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since May 3, 1909, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on May 8, 1909.
1,836Reign number
137Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held