Belt game 18,621 · July 14, 2001
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Detroit Tigers 3–2 at home to start reign 8,777 of the MLB belt, the 342nd for the franchise.
Detroit Tigers had held it since July 8, 2001, with 2 defenses over 6 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Houston Astros on July 18, 2001.
8,777Reign number
342Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held