Belt game 15,161 · September 6, 1979
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 8–6 at home to start reign 7,103 of the MLB belt, the 285th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since September 3, 1979, with 1 defense over 3 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Nationals on September 8, 1979.
7,103Reign number
285Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held
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