Astros outlast Braves, head to NLCS

[Darkchaos]

Originally Posted by MLB.com

HOUSTON -- Chris Burke's solo homer off Joey Devine in the 18th inning led the Houston Astros to a 7-6 win over the Atlanta Braves, sending the home team to their second straight National League Championship Series before a frenzied crowd of 43,413 on Sunday afternoon (and early evening) at Minute Maid Park.

The game lasted 18 innings -- the longest in Major League postseason history. It became an endurance test for the hitters, who were at the obvious disadvantage as they grew weary while the relievers entered the game relatively fresh.

Following Brad Ausmus' game-tying homer with two outs in the ninth, the teams would play the entire length of a regulation game -- nine more innings -- without scoring a run.

Burke's homer arrived after Roger Clemens pitched three scoreless innings, leading The Rocket to his first win of the 2005 postseason.

Burke was hitting third after pinch-running for Lance Berkman in the 10th.

The Astros rallied from a 6-1 deficit, plating four runs in the eighth and one in the ninth.

St. Louis - Here We Come!

[biohazard]

All im pleased to know is that the Red Sox didnt have it their way this year.Despite the fact im a Yankee fan, I can admit if they suck or not.In my opinion, they've been ****ty for the past few years, and havent improved.They may do good at times, but its all downhill.If the Angels dont rape them tonight, then the White Sox will....

[Jive Turkey]

Go Stros w00t. My mom was at the game, and i was at a bazaar but we were watching it. It doesnt even talk about Berkmans Grand ****ing Slam. This game set so many records.
-Attendance record for the Juice Box, which was broken the day before too.
-Only post season game with 2 grand slams
-longest post season game
-and the first time clemens has closed since he was a rookie
-others

The stros are going all the way.

[Spartan]

Ew, baseball is horrible.

[biohazard]

I was right, Yankees eliminated.Lol....
Despite the fact theyre my favorite team, I want white sox to win.In my opinion, theyre the best team in the league at the moment.I hope they win.
White Sox replaced Red Sox... Hmm.....