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Yankees, Cardinals: Baseball's Most Storied Rivalry

A Century of Rivalry

The New York Yankees and St. Louis Cardinals are two of the most storied franchises in Major League Baseball (MLB). Their rivalry dates back to 1926, when the Cardinals defeated the Yankees in the World Series.

Since then, the two teams have met in the World Series 11 times, with the Yankees holding a 6-5 advantage. The most recent meeting came in 2009, when the Yankees defeated the Cardinals in six games.

Yankees Dominance

The Yankees have been the more dominant team in the rivalry, winning 19 of the 32 regular season series between the two teams.

The Yankees have also won more World Series titles than any other team in MLB history, with 27 championships.

Cardinals Consistency

Despite the Yankees' dominance, the Cardinals have been a consistent contender in the National League (NL).

The Cardinals have won 11 World Series titles, second only to the Yankees.

The Cardinals have also won the NL Central Division 14 times since the division was created in 1994.

Key Moments

There have been many key moments in the Yankees-Cardinals rivalry.

• 1926 World Series: The Cardinals defeated the Yankees in seven games to win their first World Series title.
• 1942 World Series: The Yankees defeated the Cardinals in four games to win their fourth World Series title in a row.
• 1964 World Series: The Cardinals defeated the Yankees in seven games to win their ninth World Series title.
• 2000 World Series: The Yankees defeated the Cardinals in four games to win their fourth World Series title in five years.
• 2009 World Series: The Yankees defeated the Cardinals in six games to win their 27th World Series title.

Conclusion

The Yankees-Cardinals rivalry is one of the most storied in MLB history.

The two teams have met in the World Series 11 times, with the Yankees holding a 6-5 advantage.

The Yankees have been the more dominant team in the rivalry, but the Cardinals have been a consistent contender.

The Yankees-Cardinals rivalry is sure to continue for many years to come.