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Long ball paves the way as Rockies best Brewers to near playoff spot

Associated Press

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

DENVER -- The Colorado Rockies are on the cusp of clinching a playoff spot. So close, in fact, that the postseason aroma hangs in the air. "Anytime you're this close, you can smell it," Troy Tulowitzki said. "You want to get it done." Tulowitzki, Todd Helton and Carlos Gonzalez each hit a two-run homer, and the Rockies moved closer to a playoff spot with a 10-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night. Colorado extended its advantage in the wild-card race and grabbed control of its ...

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