Belt game 14,162 · July 31, 1973
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Montreal Expos 10–5 on the road to start reign 6,627 of the MLB belt, the 251st for the franchise.
Montreal Expos had held it since July 29, 1973, with 2 defenses over 2 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals on August 2, 1973.
6,627Reign number
251Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held
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