During the 2011 World Series , the Cardinals played against the Houston Astros in Houston and the Braves played at home against the Philadelphia Phillies .
On September 28 , with the Cardinals and Braves tied atop the Wild Card standings on the last day of the regular season , the Cardinals routed the Houston Astros 8–0 , while the Braves lost to the Philadelphia Phillies 4–3 in 13 innings , securing the Cardinals ' second wild card postseason berth in franchise history .
2011 World Series