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The Colorado Rockies know the odds are against them making another run at the playoffs. History and a strong homestand have them believing they can win the NL West.

Pinch-hitter Jason Giambi connected for a two-run homer with two outs in the bottom of the ninth inning, and the Colorado Rockies beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 on Sunday to extend their winning streak to 10 games.

Ryan Roberts' pinch-hit RBI single in the ninth inning gave Arizona a 7-6 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night and ended the Diamondbacks' 10-game losing streak.

Mark Buehrle's dance with the seemingly impossible eventually missed a step, but the performance was punctuated by a once-hostile crowd stunned by what they had witnessed. It made for a great moment, says Buster Olney. Plus miles of aisles of trade notes.

Blog | Conversation | July 29, 2009

Nate McLouth had three of his four RBIs during a 10-run seventh inning, and the Pittsburgh Pirates came from behind to take their second straight from the Colorado Rockies, 11-4 on Sunday.

Marquis Grissom hit a three-run homer in the bottom of the ninth and the Giants survived for a 10-8 victory over the Rockies.

The Cardinals are the first team to get to 100 wins. But do they hold onto the top spot?

The Cardinals remain in the top spot despite the fact that the Red Sox are tearing up the competition.

It's the Cardinals, and then everyone else. And the rankings show just that.

The Cardinals continue their stranglehold on the top spot in the rankings.

The Cardinals sit in the top spot of the rankings for the fifth straight week.

The Cardinals sit atop the rankings for the fourth straight week.

The Cardinals hold onto the top spot in the rankings for the third consecutive week.

With their high-powered offense in full gear, the Cardinals remain in the top spot.

With their high-powered offense in full gear, the Cardinals take over the top spot.

With their high-powered offense in full gear, the Cardinals are making their push to take over the top spot.