ANALYSE THIS: Cardinals are Game 7 experts

BASEBALL - The National League Championship Series of Major League Baseball’s 2012 postseason will go into a decisive Game 7, in which the winner will advance to the World Series. History shows that the St. Louis Cardinals have an excellent track record in these deciders. They have most appearances and by far the most wins by any franchise in Game 7 situations.

Most MLB postseason Game 7 appearances by franchise (won-lost)

15 - St. Louis Cardinals (11-4)

14 - New York Yankees (6-8)

11 - Boston Red Sox (4-7)

8 - Pittsburgh Pirates (5-3)

7 - Los Angeles Dodgers (3-4)

6 - Atlanta Braves (4-2)

6 - San Francisco Giants (2-4)

5 - Detroit Tigers (2-3)

4 - Cincinnati Reds (2-2)

4 - New York Mets (1-3)