Belt game 9,665 · June 12, 1945
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat Chicago Cubs 9–3 at home to start reign 4,457 of the MLB belt, the 200th for the franchise.
Chicago Cubs had held it since June 8, 1945, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on June 16, 1945.
4,457Reign number
200Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held