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Confidence not an issue for Jimenez after loss
- Updated: May 22, 2016
ANAHEIM — It seemed like nothing could go right for Baltimore Orioles right-hander Ubaldo Jimenez in the third inning of Sunday’s 10-2 loss to the Angels.
The first six Angels reached as part of a five-run outburst, giving Jimenez his second consecutive start where he allowed six earned runs. Yet, despite his recent struggles, Jimenez said his confidence is unwavering.
“It’s always a test every time you aren’t there for the team,” Jimenez said. “I’m the type of guy who will never lose my confidence. I always have it in my mind that things are going to change.”
The Angels didn’t hit Jimenez particularly hard, but made a knack of just finding the right spots. Designated hitter Albert Pujols took a pitch way inside and found a way to muscle it down the line for a double. Two batters later, first baseman C.J. Cron fought off a ball that looked like it was going foul until right before it landed to bring …
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