Belt game 10,081 · September 28, 1947
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis Cardinals 3–0 at home to start reign 4,657 of the MLB belt, the 288th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since September 23, 1947, with 5 defenses over 5 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 205 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on April 20, 1948.
4,657Reign number
288Team's reign
0Defenses
205Days held