Atkins gets night off in finale

 
Rockies manager Clint Hurdle picked a good time to rest third baseman Garrett Atkins for the first time this season. Atkins has a 12-game hit streak and the Rockies are facing Diamondbacks right-hander Brandon Webb. Atkins is 6-for-34 against Webb in his career, but he wasn't looking to hide. [link]

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