It was an improbable hitter that ended Rockies pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez's improbable shut out run in Colorado's 3-2 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Sunday. Jimenez had pitched 33 straight innings without allowing an earned run, before Arizona's Conor Jackson blasted a two-run shot in the eighth inning to end the franchise record streak. The home run was Jackson's first of the season, pulling the Diamondbacks to within one run of tying the game, but that was as close as they would get as closer Manuel Corpas would come in for the save, ensuring Jimenez his 11^th win of the season, making him the first pitcher to hit that mark in the MLB betting league.

The online sports betting victory is just another chapter in the storybook season that the 26-year old is having. Jackson's home run was just the second of the year Jimenez had allowed, and actually raised his ERA, which is now at 0.93. That number is the fourth best in the history of Major League Baseball, and is a big reason why the Rockies have managed to remain competitive in the tough National League West, as illustrated by Colorado's 29-27 record, including Jimenez's 11-1 mark. The Rockies' previous pitching record for consecutive scoreless innings was 29, registered by Gabe White back in the 2000 season. The Domenican-native has been named NL Pitcher of the Month in consecutive months, and if he can somehow continue this incredible pace, should be a lock to win the NL Cy Young award.