Cards have absolutely dominated the Brew Crew over last three years

By foxsports
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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