Belt game 9,704 · July 19, 1945
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 4–0 at home to start reign 4,471 of the MLB belt, the 201st for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 17, 1945, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on July 21, 1945.
4,471Reign number
201Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held