Belt game 9,661 · June 8, 1945
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Cincinnati Reds 7–3 at home to start reign 4,456 of the MLB belt, the 261st for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since June 6, 1945, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on June 12, 1945.
4,456Reign number
261Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held