Belt game 9,625 · April 22, 1945
Cincinnati Reds take the belt
Cincinnati Reds beat St. Louis Cardinals 9–7 on the road to start reign 4,439 of the MLB belt, the 179th for the franchise.
St. Louis Cardinals had held it since April 19, 1945, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Cincinnati Reds held it for 3 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to Chicago Cubs on April 25, 1945.
4,439Reign number
179Team's reign
0Defenses
3Days held