Belt game 10,189 · August 20, 1948
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 7–4 at home to start reign 4,714 of the MLB belt, the 187th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since August 17, 1948, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 22, 1948.
4,714Reign number
187Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held
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