The MLB Belt · reign 4,715
Pittsburgh Pirates
Took the belt from St. Louis Cardinals, 4–1, on August 22, 1948. Lost it to Philadelphia Phillies, 9–2, on August 28, 1948.
5Defenses
6Days
237thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10,191 | Aug 22, 1948 | Pittsburgh Pirates beat St. Louis Cardinals 4–1 | Title change |
| 10,192 | Aug 24, 1948 | Pittsburgh Pirates beat Brooklyn Dodgers 9–1 | Defense |
| 10,193 | Aug 25, 1948 | Pittsburgh Pirates beat Brooklyn Dodgers 12–11 | Defense |
| 10,194 | Aug 26, 1948 | Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia Phillies 11–4 | Defense |
| 10,195 | Aug 26, 1948 | Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia Phillies 4–1 | Defense |
| 10,196 | Aug 27, 1948 | Pittsburgh Pirates beat Philadelphia Phillies 4–3 | Defense |
| 10,197 | Aug 28, 1948 | Philadelphia Phillies beat Pittsburgh Pirates 9–2 | Title change |