Belt game 3,483 · May 2, 1905
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 3–1 at home to start reign 1,537 of the MLB belt, the 80th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since April 28, 1905, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on May 4, 1905.
1,537Reign number
80Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held
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