With the Baltimore Orioles fighting for their playoff lives, right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez is getting an early start.
Jimenez twirled 6.2 scoreless frames Thursday in the Orioles' 4-0 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, allowing one hit with three walks and five strikeouts.
The win moved the O's (87-72) into a tie with Toronto for the American League's top wild-card spot and 1.5 games ahead of the Detroit Tigers, the closest WC competition.
The Orioles finish the season with three games in the Bronx against the dangerous New York Yankees.