Belt game 9,976 · June 16, 1947
St. Louis Cardinals take the belt
St. Louis Cardinals beat Philadelphia Phillies 4–3 at home to start reign 4,598 of the MLB belt, the 168th for the franchise.
Philadelphia Phillies had held it since June 15, 1947, with 0 defenses over 1 days.
St. Louis Cardinals held it for 6 days and 4 defenses, then lost it to San Francisco Giants on June 22, 1947.
4,598Reign number
168Team's reign
4Defenses
6Days held
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