Belt game 9,897 · September 4, 1946
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Chicago Cubs 8–1 at home to start reign 4,561 of the MLB belt, the 164th for the franchise.
Chicago Cubs had held it since September 2, 1946, with 1 defense over 2 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Pittsburgh Pirates on September 7, 1946.
4,561Reign number
164Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held