Belt game 9,901 · September 8, 1946
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Pittsburgh Pirates 5–4 at home to start reign 4,563 of the MLB belt, the 165th for the franchise.
Pittsburgh Pirates had held it since September 7, 1946, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 3 days and 2 defenses, then lost it to Philadelphia Phillies on September 11, 1946.
4,563Reign number
165Team's reign
2Defenses
3Days held
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