Belt game 10,176 · August 8, 1948
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Phillies 4–1 on the road to start reign 4,708 of the MLB belt, the 185th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since August 7, 1948, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 12, 1948.
4,708Reign number
185Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held
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