Belt game 9,865 · July 31, 1946
Boston Braves take the belt
Boston Braves beat Pittsburgh Pirates 2–1 at home to start reign 4,544 of the MLB belt, the 273rd for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since July 28, 1946, with 0 defenses over 3 days.
Boston Braves held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on August 5, 1946.
4,544Reign number
273Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held