Belt game 19,207 · October 20, 2004 · playoffs
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Houston Astros 6–4 at home to start reign 9,069 of the MLB belt, the 366th for the franchise.
Houston Astros had held it since October 16, 2004, with 2 defenses over 4 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Boston Red Sox on October 23, 2004.
9,069Reign number
366Team's reign
1Defenses
3Days held