Belt game 9,757 · September 9, 1945
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat New York Giants 5–4 at home to start reign 4,496 of the MLB belt, the 160th for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since September 7, 1945, with 1 defense over 2 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 5 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to Los Angeles Dodgers on September 14, 1945.
4,496Reign number
160Team's reign
4Defenses
5Days held