Belt game 3,603 · September 17, 1905
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat St. Louis Cardinals 4–3 at home to start reign 1,590 of the MLB belt, the 169th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since September 12, 1905, with 2 defenses over 5 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 8 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on September 25, 1905.
1,590Reign number
169Team's reign
6Defenses
8Days held