Belt game 9,669 · June 16, 1945
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 13–10 on the road to start reign 4,458 of the MLB belt, the 153rd for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since June 12, 1945, with 3 defenses over 4 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on June 19, 1945.
4,458Reign number
153Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held
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