Belt game 14,047 · September 27, 1972
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat New York Mets 4–0 at home to start reign 6,578 of the MLB belt, the 246th for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since September 23, 1972, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on October 1, 1972.
6,578Reign number
246Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held