Belt game 18,625 · July 18, 2001
Houston Astros take the belt
Houston Astros beat St. Louis Cardinals 17–11 at home to start reign 8,778 of the MLB belt, the 122nd for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since July 14, 2001, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
Houston Astros held it for 1 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on July 19, 2001.
8,778Reign number
122Team's reign
0Defenses
1Days held