Belt game 15,766 · September 3, 1983
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Houston Astros 9–3 at home to start reign 7,393 of the MLB belt, the 431st for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since August 30, 1983, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Washington Nationals on September 5, 1983.
7,393Reign number
431Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held