Belt game 10,228 · September 30, 1948
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 6–1 at home to start reign 4,731 of the MLB belt, the 190th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since September 25, 1948, with 3 defenses over 5 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on October 3, 1948.
4,731Reign number
190Team's reign
3Defenses
3Days held
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