The Baseball Hall of Fame wrote they were both awarded a co-championship .
Jump up ^ 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 Cardinals were both awarded a co-championship .
Jump up ^ 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 .