Belt game 14,037 · September 15, 1972
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 10–4 at home to start reign 6,575 of the MLB belt, the 245th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since September 12, 1972, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 5 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on September 20, 1972.
6,575Reign number
245Team's reign
3Defenses
5Days held
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