Belt game 14,659 · August 17, 1976
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat San Diego Padres 9–4 at home to start reign 6,876 of the MLB belt, the 270th for the franchise.
San Diego Padres had held it since August 13, 1976, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 4 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Atlanta Braves on August 21, 1976.
6,876Reign number
270Team's reign
2Defenses
4Days held