Belt game 15,067 · May 30, 1979
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat New York Mets 7–3 at home to start reign 7,063 of the MLB belt, the 282nd for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since May 29, 1979, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 8 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 7, 1979.
7,063Reign number
282Team's reign
6Defenses
8Days held