Belt game 10,238 · April 24, 1949
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Cubs 5–4 at home to start reign 4,737 of the MLB belt, the 192nd for the franchise.
Chicago Cubs had held it since April 23, 1949, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on April 27, 1949.
4,737Reign number
192Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held