Belt game 9,752 · September 5, 1945
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat New York Giants 5–2 at home to start reign 4,494 of the MLB belt, the 268th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since September 2, 1945, with 2 defenses over 3 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 2 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on September 7, 1945.
4,494Reign number
268Team's reign
2Defenses
2Days held