Belt game 9,799 · May 19, 1946
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Phillies 9–5 on the road to start reign 4,512 of the MLB belt, the 161st for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since May 17, 1946, with 0 defenses over 2 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 2 days and 1 defense, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on May 21, 1946.
4,512Reign number
161Team's reign
1Defenses
2Days held
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