Belt game 15,435 · September 11, 1981
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat New York Mets 4–2 at home to start reign 7,236 of the MLB belt, the 297th for the franchise.
New York Mets had held it since September 8, 1981, with 1 defense over 3 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Washington Nationals on September 15, 1981.
7,236Reign number
297Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held