The St. Louis Cardinals clinch the National League East title with a 7 – 1 win over the Chicago Cubs.

On October 5, 1985 — The St. Louis Cardinals clinch the National League East title with a 7 – 1 win over the Chicago Cubs.

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The St. Louis Cardinals clinch the National League East title with a 7 – 1 win over the Chicago Cubs.

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