Rockies Improve to 7-0 Against Nationals

DENVER - Matt Holliday doesn't mind when opposing teams walk Garrett Atkins to pitch to him.

"I don't take it personally," the Colorado Rockies' left fielder said. "I see it as an opportunity to be productive and drive in runs."

Holliday homered and hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh inning to lead the Rockies to a 9-5 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday night.

"You live for those situations," Holliday said. "Sometimes, it turns out in your favor and sometimes it doesn't."

Holliday was 3-for-4 with four RBIs, including his 27th home run of the season, and Atkins hit his 24th homer and drove in three runs.

Alfonso …