Belt game 9,854 · July 17, 1946
Pittsburgh Pirates take the belt
Pittsburgh Pirates beat New York Giants 8–5 at home to start reign 4,539 of the MLB belt, the 209th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 16, 1946, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
Pittsburgh Pirates held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on July 20, 1946.
4,539Reign number
209Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held