Belt game 18,605 · June 23, 2001
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat San Francisco Giants 6–5 at home to start reign 8,769 of the MLB belt, the 341st for the franchise.
San Francisco Giants had held it since June 20, 2001, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on June 26, 2001.
8,769Reign number
341Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held