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On September 29, their lead down to 2 games and their magic number at 5, the Rockies opened their final home series against Milwaukee.

During the game, Atlanta had their 7-game win streak snapped by Florida 5 – 4, meaning the Rockies could reduce their magic number to 3 with a win.

Colorado built a 5 – 2 lead and turned the ball to Street.

However, with one out and two on, Street blew his first save of the season, allowing a game-tying home run to Jason Kendall.

In the bottom of the 11th, Chris Iannetta pinch hit with the winning run on first.

Seldom used and having batted only 12 times in the month, Iannetta hit a 3 – 2 pitch from David Weathers deep to right field for a walk-off 2-run home run, propelling Colorado to a 7 – 5 win.

The win combined with the Braves loss seemed to once again shift momentum.

The Braves would lose again the following night, and the Rockies 10 – 6 win set their magic number at 1.