Belt game 13,995 · August 1, 1972
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 7–4 at home to start reign 6,553 of the MLB belt, the 244th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since July 29, 1972, 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 3, 1972.
6,553Reign number
244Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held
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