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October 1st, 2009 Colo. Gov. declares 'Rocktober' after Rockies' winDENVER — Gov. Bill Ritter has made official what Colorado Rockies fans already decided: "Rocktober" has arrived.

September 1st, 2009 Rockies add Giambi, 3 others to active rosterDENVER — The Colorado Rockies have added former AL MVP Jason Giambi to the active roster. The Rockies on Tuesday also added right-hander Joel Peralta, left-hander Randy Flores and catcher Paul Phillips.

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August 21st, 2009 'Redo' helps Rockies beat Nationals 4-1WASHINGTON — Given a chance to stay at the plate after a disputed non-strikeout, Carlos Gonzalez blooped an RBI double that helped the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 4-1 Thursday night to complete a three-game sweep. Gonzalez's club record-tying streak of four games with a homer ended, but he again came through for the NL wild-card leaders.

August 20th, 2009 Gonzalez homers in fourth straight as Rockies winWASHINGTON — Carlos Gonzalez homered for the fourth straight game and Clint Barmes connected in his third in a row, helping the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 5-4 on Wednesday night. Gonzalez has homered in six of the last eight games.

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August 1st, 2009 Nationals ship Beimel to Rockies for 2 pitchersDENVER — The Colorado Rockies beefed up their injury-riddled bullpen Friday, acquiring left-handed reliever Joe Beimel from the Washington Nationals for two minor league pitchers. Washington also sent cash to the Rockies to pay for part of Beimel's contract.

July 9th, 2009 De La Rosa helps Rockies sweep NationalsDENVER — Jorge De La Rosa pitched effectively into the seventh inning, Ryan Spilborghs hit a bases-loaded triple to key a four-run fifth and the Colorado Rockies beat the Washington Nationals 10-4 Wednesday to complete a three-game sweep. Troy Tulowitzki hit a two-run homer among his three hits and Carlos Gonzalez added three more hits for the Rockies, who have beaten the Nationals six straight times since August.

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July 8th, 2009 Barmes' sacrifice fly gives Rockies 5-4 win DENVER — Clint Barmes capped an error-fueled eighth-inning rally with a sacrifice fly, lifting the Colorado Rockies to a 5-4 victory over the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. It was the Rockies' fifth straight victory against the Nationals, who committed three errors in the game.

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July 7th, 2009 Marquis wins major league-leading 11th gameDENVER — Jason Marquis pitched eight innings for his major league-leading 11th win and Todd Helton's RBI double in the first provided the only run the Colorado Rockies needed in a 1-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Monday night. It was the eighth 1-0 game in Coors Field history, and first since Sept.

June 16th, 2009 RHP Kip Wells activated by NationalsNEW YORK — Right-hander Kip Wells has been activated from the 15-day disabled list by the Washington Nationals, who optioned right-hander Jason Bergmann to Triple-A Syracuse. Wells, 0-2 with a 6.26 ERA and two saves in 19 appearances for the Nationals, went on the disabled list May 31 with a right adductor strain, a move retroactive to May 31.

June 13th, 2009 Jimenez leads Rockies to ninth straight winDENVER — Ubaldo Jimenez pitched the second complete game of his career and had an RBI single as the Colorado Rockies extended their winning streak to nine games with a 6-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Friday night. The Rockies' franchise record is 11 consecutive wins from Sept.

June 12th, 2009 Rockies win 8th in a row, beat Brewers 5-4MILWAUKEE — Aaron Cook pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning and the Colorado Rockies won their eighth straight game, holding off the Milwaukee Brewers 5-4 Thursday for another sweep. Ian Stewart homered and scored three times for the Rockies.