Belt game 9,658 · June 5, 1945
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Cincinnati Reds 9–1 at home to start reign 4,454 of the MLB belt, the 199th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since June 1, 1945, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on June 6, 1945.
4,454Reign number
199Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held