Belt game 10,290 · June 18, 1949
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Phillies 4–3 at home to start reign 4,762 of the MLB belt, the 199th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since June 12, 1949, with 5 defenses over 6 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 21, 1949.
4,762Reign number
199Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held
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