Belt game 9,645 · May 23, 1945
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Boston Braves 9–8 at home to start reign 4,451 of the MLB belt, the 198th for the franchise.
Boston Braves had held it since May 20, 1945, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 7 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on May 30, 1945.
4,451Reign number
198Team's reign
6Defenses
7Days held