MLB “Storied franchises sporting baseball’s best records give World Series a throwback feel” By Anthony Castrovince | Archive10/20/2013 1:51 A.M. ET In opposition of the warped significance of regular-season standings wrought by the Wild Card era, this 2013 World Series matchup is a reminder of what once was. The St. Louis Cardinals won 97 games this season, surviving a division battle that included two other postseason teams. They were, according to the raw records resulting from the 162-game grind, the best team in the National League. The Boston Red Sox won 97 games, surviving a division More…![]()
