Cards have absolutely dominated the Brew Crew over last three years
The St. Louis Cardinals became the first team to clinch a 2015 postseason spot last week, but not since the 2009 Yankees has that equaled the ultimate prize.
First Team to Clinch Postseason Berth Since 2009
| Year | Team | Playoff result |
| 2015 | Cardinals | ??? |
| 2014 | Angels | Lost ALDS |
| 2013 | Dodgers | Lost NLCS |
| 2012 | Reds | Lost NLDS |
| 2011 | Phillies | Lost NLCS |
| 2010 | Twins | Lost ALDS |
| 2009 | Yankees | Won World Series |
St. Louis has taken nearly 70 percent of its contests with the Milwaukee Brewers over the last three seasons.
Best Record vs. Division Opponent Since 2013
| Team | Opponent | Record | Win Percentage |
| Cardinals | Brewers | 37-16 | .698 |
| Mets | Phillies | 37-17 | .685 |
| Rangers | Astros | 37-17 | .685 |
| Tigers | Indians | 37-19 | .661 |
| Nationals | Marlins | 37-20 | .649 |
Jason Heyward has stolen 23 of his 26 attempts this season, giving him one of the highest percentages by a Cardinal in the post-World War II era.
Cardinals' Highest Stolen Base Percentage Since 1946
| Year | Player | Stolen Base Percentage |
| 1985 | Tom Herr | 91.2 |
| 2015 | Jason Heyward | 88.5 |
| 1986 | Vince Coleman | 88.4 |
| 1988 | Willie McGee | 87.2 |
| 1989 | Vince Coleman | 86.7 |
As he enters tonight's start, Michael Wacha is one of the youngest Cardinals with 16 wins and a .700+ winning percentage in a season since the turn of the 20th century.
Cardinals with 16+ Wins and .700+ Win Percentage Before Age-25 Since 1901
| Year | Player (age) | Record | Win Percentage |
| 2015 | Michael Wacha (23) | 16-6 | .727 |
| 1914 | Bill Doak (23) | 19-6 | .760 |
| 1934 | Dizzy Dean (24) | 30-7 | .811 |
| 1941 | Ernie White (24) | 17-7 | .708 |
| 1942 | Johnny Beazley (24) | 21-6 | .778 |
| 1960 | Ernie Broglio (24) | 21-9 | .700 |
Only the Marlins have pulled a lower percentage of their balls in play this season than the Brewers.
Lowest Team Pull Percentage
| Team | Pull Percentage |
| Marlins | 32.6 |
| Brewers | 34.2 |
| Giants | 35 |
| Braves | 35.6 |
| White Sox | 35.8 |
