The MLB Belt · reign 8,840
Houston Astros
Took the belt from Philadelphia Phillies, 17–3, on May 13, 2002. Lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates, 5–3, on May 19, 2002.
5Defenses
6Days
125thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18,731 | May 13, 2002 | Houston Astros beat Philadelphia Phillies 17–3 | Title change |
| 18,732 | May 14, 2002 | Houston Astros beat Philadelphia Phillies 5–1 | Defense |
| 18,733 | May 15, 2002 | Houston Astros beat Philadelphia Phillies 6–2 | Defense |
| 18,734 | May 16, 2002 | Houston Astros beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3–1 | Defense |
| 18,735 | May 17, 2002 | Houston Astros beat Pittsburgh Pirates 7–4 | Defense |
| 18,736 | May 18, 2002 | Houston Astros beat Pittsburgh Pirates 2–1 | Defense |
| 18,737 | May 19, 2002 | Pittsburgh Pirates beat Houston Astros 5–3 | Title change |