In 2001, the Cardinals and the Houston Astros finished the season with identical records of 93–69 and finished tied for first place in the Central Division standings. The Baseball Hall of Fame wrote they were both awarded a co-championship. According to the Cardinals' website, this was "the first shared championship in major-league history". For playoff seeding, the NL Central slot went to Houston and St. Louis was awarded the wild card berth.
In 2001, the Cardinals and the Houston Astros finished the season with identical records of 93–69 and finished tied for first place in the Central Division standings. The Baseball Hall of Fame wrote they were both awarded a co-championship. According to the Cardinals' website, this was "the first shared championship in major-league history". For playoff seeding, the NL Central slot went to Houston and St. Louis was awarded the wild card berth.
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