Belt game 10,075 · September 23, 1947
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 8–4 on the road to start reign 4,656 of the MLB belt, the 178th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since September 21, 1947, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 5 days and 5 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on September 28, 1947.
4,656Reign number
178Team's reign
5Defenses
5Days held
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