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Before the Astros moved to the American League, they shared a wildly intense postseason history in the National League. MLB - ESPN

: In Game 6, Yordan Alvarez crushed a massive 450-foot three-run homer in the sixth inning to secure the championship and Houston's second title in six years. Deep History: The 1980 NLCS Houston Astros - Philadelphia Phillies

: The Phillies were the final seed in the NL, clinching a playoff berth that hadn't existed just a year prior. Before the Astros moved to the American League,

: The Astros entered as heavy favorites after a 106-win season. : The Astros entered as heavy favorites after

: Philadelphia stormed back from a 5-0 deficit to win Game 1 in extra innings, fueled by a J.T. Realmuto home run.

: In Game 4, Cristian Javier and three relievers combined for the first combined no-hitter in World Series history, silencing the raucous Philly crowd.