The MLB Belt · reign 7,344
St. Louis Cardinals
Took the belt from Montreal Expos, 4–0, on May 12, 1983. Lost it to Atlanta Braves, 2–1, on May 20, 1983.
5Defenses
8Days
308thReign for the franchise
Every game of the reign
| Belt game | Date | Result | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15,659 | May 12, 1983 | St. Louis Cardinals beat Montreal Expos 4–0 | Title change |
| 15,660 | May 13, 1983 | St. Louis Cardinals beat Montreal Expos 5–4 | Defense |
| 15,661 | May 14, 1983 | St. Louis Cardinals beat Montreal Expos 3–2 | Defense |
| 15,662 | May 15, 1983 | St. Louis Cardinals beat Montreal Expos 4–2 | Defense |
| 15,663 | May 17, 1983 | St. Louis Cardinals beat Houston Astros 8–4 | Defense |
| 15,664 | May 18, 1983 | St. Louis Cardinals beat Houston Astros 9–5 | Defense |
| 15,665 | May 20, 1983 | Atlanta Braves beat St. Louis Cardinals 2–1 | Title change |