Ubaldo Jimenez’s most effective start of the season on Wednesday night wasn’t overly dazzling, but the Orioles right-hander’s ability to keep the ball in play allowed him to find a way to win a pitcher’s duel against the Cincinnati Reds.
Jimenez pitched 7 2/3 shutout innings – allowing just two hits – in the Orioles’ 2-0 win over the Reds at Great American Ball Park.
He retired 18 of the final 21 hitters he faced and didn’t allow a hit after catcher Tucker Barnhart’s two-out single in the second inning.