The Giants' Darren Ford runs past Rockies third baseman Melvin Mora to score the game-winning run in the eighth inning (Eric RisbergAP / September 1, 2010) |
SAN FRANCISCO - Pinch-runner Darren Ford scored the
go-ahead run from second base on a wild pitch and throwing error in
the eighth inning, helping Tim Lincecum end a
career-worst five-start skid in the San Francisco Giants' 2-1
victory over Colorado on Wednesday night.
Ubaldo Jimenez (17-6) was denied in his fifth attempt at a franchise-record 18th win. He lost his third start in a row and fourth consecutive decision dating to an Aug. 4 win over the Giants.
The Giants gained another game on the first-place Padres, pulling within three games in the National League West race after San Diego lost its seventh in a row.
Lincecum (12-9) won for the first time since July 30.
Ubaldo Jimenez (17-6) was denied in his fifth attempt at a franchise-record 18th win. He lost his third start in a row and fourth consecutive decision dating to an Aug. 4 win over the Giants.
The Giants gained another game on the first-place Padres, pulling within three games in the National League West race after San Diego lost its seventh in a row.
Lincecum (12-9) won for the first time since July 30.
