They already qualified as one of two wild card entrants , along with the Cubs .
The Pirates , who had kept close with the Cardinals for nearly the entire season , had won their 96th game of the season earlier in the day .
Cardinals already qualified as one of two wild card entrants , along with the Cubs .
The Pirates , who had kept close with the Cardinals for nearly the entire season , had won their 96th game of the season earlier in the day .