Belt game 9,884 · August 23, 1946
Chicago Cubs take the belt
Chicago Cubs beat Boston Braves 3–1 at home to start reign 4,556 of the MLB belt, the 277th for the franchise.
Boston Braves had held it since August 21, 1946, with 1 defense over 2 days.
Chicago Cubs held it for 8 days and 6 defenses, then lost it to Cincinnati Reds on August 31, 1946.
4,556Reign number
277Team's reign
6Defenses
8Days held