Belt game 2,974 · July 21, 1901
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati Reds 15–2 at home to start reign 1,288 of the MLB belt, the 46th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 19, 1901, with 1 defense over 2 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on July 23, 1901.
1,288Reign number
46Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held