Miguel Olivo homered and drove in four runs, and Ubaldo Jimenez took a no-hitter into the sixth inning to get his 14th victory of the season, as Colorado held off the San Diego Padres, 10-6, to open a three-game series. Check out more at Purple Row and Gaslamp Ball.
Ubaldo Seeks Return To Form Against Padres
Jimenez had won seven straight starts before posting a no-decision versus Boston last Wednesday in an 8-6 victory. He was pounded for six runs and 10 hits with seven strikeouts over 5 2/3 innings and remained at 13-1 in 15 starts while raising his earned run average from 1.15 to 1.60. Jimenez, who leads the majors in wins and ERA, will put his impressive road ledger to the test against San Diego.
“There are still so many adjustments that need to be made,” Venable said of his game on the team’s website.
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