Rockies cover Rays 4-3
Clint Barmes hit a two-run homer to help Ubaldo Jimenez win his third straight start in Colorado’s 4-3 victory Thursday over Tampa Bay.
Todd Helton and Carlos Gonzalez added solo homers for the surging Rockies, who have won 13 of 14. They took the final two in this three-game series after Tampa Bay snapped their 11-game winning streak Tuesday.
Jimenez (6-6) allowed one run in 6 2/3 innings, scattering six hits and three walks. He struck out seven and worked out of several jams.
The right-hander was lifted after hitting Evan Longoria in the left arm with a pitch and walking Carlos Pena. Joel Peralta replaced Jimenez and retired Ben Zobrist on a deep fly to center.