The Houston Astros defeat the Atlanta Braves, 7 – 6, in extra innings in Game 4 of the NLDS, on a walk-off homer by substitute Chris Burke
2005 – The Houston Astros defeat the Atlanta Braves, 7 – 6, in extra innings in Game 4 of the NLDS, on a walk-off homer by substitute Chris Burke. The game sets several records, including the longest postseason game ever at 18 innings, longest postseason game by time (5 hours, 50 minutes), and first postseason game with two grand slams. Houston will now advance to the National League Championship Series for the second year in a row to face the 2004 NL Champion St. Louis Cardinals.