Astros president Reid Ryan notes that Hall of Famers Craig Biggio and Nolan Ryan along with Jeff Bagwell have called to share their pride in the franchise’s return to the postseason.
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<b>1980 NLCS: Phillies 3, Astros 2</b> <br> In their first playoff appearance, the Astros came out on the short end of one of the most dramatic playoff series in MLB history. The final four games all went to extra innings. The Astros had a chance to clinch in Game 4, but couldn't hold a 2-0 lead with six outs to go. Then in the climactic Game 5 at the Astrodome, Nolan Ryan took a 5-2 lead into the eighth inning, but the Phillies scored five times.