Colorado Rockies' Garrett Atkins follows through on an RBI single as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall looks on in the sixth inning of the Rockies' 9-2 victory, to clinch a spot in the National League baseball playoffs in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

Colorado Rockies' Garrett Atkins follows through on an RBI single as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall looks on in the sixth inning of the Rockies' 9-2 victory, to clinch a spot in the National League baseball playoffs in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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  8. Milwaukee Brewers' Jody Gerut follows through on an RBI single off of St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Todd Wellemeyer during the 10th inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7 in 10 innings.
  9. Milwaukee Brewers' Trevor Hoffman delivers a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7 in 10 innings.
  10. Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder (28) is congratulated by third base coach Brad Fischer after hitting a solo home run off of St. Louis Cardinals relief pitcher Todd Wellemeyer during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis.
  11. Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder watches his solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7.
  12. Milwaukee Brewers' Prince Fielder watches his solo home run during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7.
  13. St. Louis Cardinals' Julio Lugo (12) scores as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall receives the ball during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2009, in St. Louis. The Brewers won 9-7.
  14. Colorado Rockies' Garrett Atkins follows through on an RBI single as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall looks on in the sixth inning of the Rockies' 9-2 victory, to clinch a spot in the National League baseball playoffs in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.
  15. Colorado Rockies' Troy Tulowitzki, left, follows the flight of his RBI single as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall looks on in the third inning of the Rockies' 9-2 victory to clinch a spot in the National League baseball playoffs, in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.
  16. Colorado Rockies' Todd Helton, front, scores on a single by Garrett Atkins as Milwaukee Brewers catcher Jason Kendall, center, fields the throw while starting pitcher Manny Parra looks on during the first inning of a baseball game in Denver on Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009.

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