Astros' 2005 18-inning walk-off against Braves resurfaces

Chris Burke homered to advance Houston to the NLCS

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 46m1 min read

On this day in 2005, the Astros walked off the Braves on Chris Burke’s home run in the 18th inning to advance to the NLC Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: On this day in 2005, the Houston Astros defeated the Atlanta Braves to advance to the National League Championship Series. Chris Burke hit a walk-off home run in the 18th inning to end the marathon contest.

Why it matters: The anniversary marks a signature milestone in Houston's postseason history. The game remains one of the longest playoff matchups ever recorded.

What to watch: The Atlanta Braves currently trail the Los Angeles Dodgers 2-1 in their 2026 postseason series.

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