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The first postseason berth in Astros history may have come in the most climactic clincher: A one-game playoff at Dodger Stadium. The Astros had taken a three-game lead into a season-ending series with the Dodgers, only to get swept in three one-run games. That forced game No. 163 at Chavez Ravine,
Joe Niekro delivered one of the great clutch performances in franchise annals, tossing a six-hit complete game. Art Howe drove in four runs to pace the offense and help punch the Astros' first playoff ticket.The Astros then lost a thrilling five-game NLCS to the Phillies, with the final four games all requiring extra innings. Game 5 is an all-time franchise heartbreaker, as Houston had a 5-2 lead entering the eighth inning with Nolan Ryan on the mound only to lose 8-7 in 10 innings.
The Oct. 7, 1980, front page of the Houston Chronicle sports section after the Astros beat the Dodgers in a one-game playoff to make the postseason for the first time.
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