As the Cardinals, champions of the National League Central, prepare to face the winner of Wednesday's NL Wild Card Game presented by Budweiser between Pittsburgh and Chicago in Friday's NL Division Series on TBS, here is a quick look at their postseason history.
Last time made playoffs: The Cardinals advanced the NLCS in 2014 before the Giants halted their pursuit of another World Series appearance. After defeating the Dodgers in the NL Division Series, the Cardinals dropped three straight in San Francisco to lose the NLCS in five games.
Last time won playoff series: The Cardinals overcame the Dodgers' home-field advantage by beating Clayton Kershaw twice to take down the Dodgers, three games to one, in the 2014 NLDS.