Belt game 9,798 · May 17, 1946
Philadelphia Phillies take the belt
Philadelphia Phillies beat Cincinnati Reds 4–2 at home to start reign 4,511 of the MLB belt, the 248th for the franchise.
Cincinnati Reds had held it since May 9, 1946, with 3 defenses over 8 days.
Philadelphia Phillies held it for 2 days and 0 defenses, then lost it to St. Louis Cardinals on May 19, 1946.
4,511Reign number
248Team's reign
0Defenses
2Days held