The Colorado Rockies are streaking again in September. 

The Rockies are replacing veteran Livan Hernandez with rookie Greg Reynolds in their rotation. 

While critics say he's too short, Tim Lincecum keeps piling up wins and strikeouts. 

Kelly Johnson homered twice, James Parr pitched six more scoreless innings and the Atlanta Braves overcame a shaky bullpen to deal another blow to Colorado's fading playoff hopes, beating the Rockies 9-5 on Wednesday night. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Yorvit Torrealba (torn meniscus in left knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 

When they were making their historic charge last September, the Rockies found ways to win and didn't beat themselves. 

--The Rockies, who held their organizational meetings last September in Philadelphia, are holding them in Atlanta during this series. 

Atlanta is a defeated team, hardly seeming prepared to play the role of spoiler. 

Taylor Buchholz chalked up this loss to confusion. 

Taylor Buchholz chalked up this loss to confusion. 

Can the Mets survive without Billy Wagner? Kevin Kernan says if the team sticks together, they could still get a postseason spot. 

The Colorado Rockies have spent just two days over . 

--1B Todd Helton is expected this week to increase his running and add more abdominal, weight-training and endurance exercises into his back-stabilizing regimen, trainer Keith Dugger said. 

MEDICAL WATCH: C Yorvit Torrealba (torn meniscus in left knee) went on the 15-day disabled list Aug. 

Right-hander Aaron Cook will make his second attempt Tuesday at Atlanta to win his 17th game and tie the single-season franchise record for victories.