Belt game 9,848 · July 12, 1946
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat New York Giants 2–1 at home to start reign 4,535 of the MLB belt, the 162nd for the franchise.
New York Giants had held it since July 5, 1946, with 4 defenses over 7 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 1 days and 1 defense, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on July 13, 1946.
4,535Reign number
162Team's reign
1Defenses
1Days held