Coming in, Jimenez was 0-3 with a 7.11 ERA over his past four road starts, and was 2-5 with a 5.25 ERA in 12 starts away from Camden Yards for the season.
"I really needed it," Jimenez said. "It's not easy coming to the stadium every day, and know you're not doing what you're supposed to do -- especially with the situation we're in, fighting for a playoff spot.
"I felt really good today. I think I was able to execute most of the pitches down in the zone, and I think [catcher] Caleb Joseph was calling a great game.