Belt game 18,849 · September 22, 2002
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Houston Astros 7–3 at home to start reign 8,897 of the MLB belt, the 355th for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since September 21, 2002, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Milwaukee Brewers on September 27, 2002.
8,897Reign number
355Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held