Belt game 2,977 · July 24, 1901
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Orphans 2–1 at home to start reign 1,290 of the MLB belt, the 47th for the franchise.
Chicago Orphans had held it since July 23, 1901, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on July 27, 1901.
1,290Reign number
47Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held