Belt game 10,241 · April 28, 1949
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 4–2 at home to start reign 4,739 of the MLB belt, the 193rd for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since April 27, 1949, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on April 29, 1949.
4,739Reign number
193Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held
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