Belt game 9,724 · August 5, 1945
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 12–5 at home to start reign 4,481 of the MLB belt, the 204th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since August 1, 1945, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on August 8, 1945.
4,481Reign number
204Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held