Belt game 2,943 · June 16, 1901
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Brooklyn Superbas 11–5 at home to start reign 1,270 of the MLB belt, the 40th for the franchise.
Brooklyn Superbas had held it since June 15, 1901, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on June 18, 1901.
1,270Reign number
40Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held
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