Belt game 9,720 · August 1, 1945
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Cincinnati Reds 15–3 at home to start reign 4,480 of the MLB belt, the 158th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since July 31, 1945, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 4 days and 3 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on August 5, 1945.
4,480Reign number
158Team's reign
3Defenses
4Days held