GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ubaldo Jimenez’s comeback experiment went awry Saturday vs. the Dodgers.
The Rockies’ veteran right-hander, attempting to return after two years away from the majors, was lit up for seven runs (three earned) on five hits in just 1 ⅓ in Colorado’s 7-1 loss at Camelback Ranch. He also hit two batters. It was a step backward after two relatively solid spring performances.
“It was a crazy, crazy (first) inning,” said Jimenez, who needed more than 50 pitches in his short stint. “I hit two guys with two strikes and that hurt. I threw too many pitches in the first.