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MLB belt news · July 4, 2026

Pittsburgh Pirates beat Washington Nationals 7–1 and take the MLB belt

The 437th reign for the franchise; it ends Washington Nationals’ 4 days with the belt and 2 defenses.

Pittsburgh Pirates took the lineal MLB belt on July 4, 2026, beating Washington Nationals 7–1 on the road. It is reign 10,760 in the belt's history and the 437th for the franchise.

Washington Nationals had held it since June 30, 2026: 4 days and 2 defenses.

Pittsburgh Pirates last held the belt in 2025, 302 days before this one; that reign lasted 3 days with 2 defenses.

The reign lasted 4 days and 2 defenses, ending July 8, 2026 against Atlanta Braves.

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10,760Reign number
437thReign for the franchise
2Defenses
4Days held

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