Ubaldo Jimenez Shuts Down Pirates in Rockies Romp

After a four-game series in which the Rockies proved that they are legitimate playoff contenders against the Cubs, the team looked like they were a team that wanted nothing to do with the October baseball on Tuesday night against the Pirates. On Wednesday night, the contending Colorado Rockies, behind emerging star Ubaldo Jimenez, re-emerged at Coors Field. Jimenez was nothing short of phenomenal. He dominated the Pirates hitters for eight innings, giving up only three hits, while striking out six hitters. He did walk four hitters, struggling at points to find his command, but besides the walks, Jimenez was absolutely incredible. Out of 119 pitches that Jimenez threw, nearly 100 of them were fastballs. That number is significant because many of the times that Jimenez has struggled, he has tried to be too cute. He tries to keep hitters off-balance with his breaking pitches and his mechanics break down. While some pitchers must nibble and find a way to get hitters out, most pitcher...