Francisco Liriano

Twins May Give Liriano More Time
Twins May Give Liriano More Time
Twins May Give Liriano More Time
The Twins are considering giving lefthander Francisco Liriano more time before his next start. He threw 123 pitches in his no-hitter against Boston Tuesday night. His next scheduled start is slated for Monday night at Boston.
Liriano No Hits White Sox In Twins 1-0 Win
Liriano No Hits White Sox In Twins 1-0 Win
Liriano No Hits White Sox In Twins 1-0 Win
The Twins beat the White Sox 1-0 Tuesday night behind Francisco Liriano's no-hitter. Liriano threw his first no-hitter in his career in his first complete game in his career. He walked 6 and threw 123 pitches. Liriano struckout 2 and gets the win to improve to 2-4. Danny Valencia took a hit away from Carlos Quentin in the 7th inning and a back handed play behind the 3rd base bag to preserve the no-hitter.
Twins At Chicago Tonight
Twins At Chicago Tonight
Twins At Chicago Tonight
The Twins took the day off Monday to lick their wounds. Minnesota has the worst record in baseball at 9-18 and has lost 6 games in a row. Tonight the Twins play the White Sox in Chicago beginning a 2-game series at 7:10, pregame on WJON at 6:40. Lefthander Francisco Liriano (1-4) gets the start on the mound for the Twins and righthander Edwin Jackson (2-3) toes the rubber for the White Sox.
Rays Beat Liriano, Twins 8-2
Rays Beat Liriano, Twins 8-2
Rays Beat Liriano, Twins 8-2
The Tampa Bay Rays beat the Twins 8-2 Wednesday night in the snow and cold weather to end a 3-game win streak for Minnesota. Tampa Bay scored 4 runs in the first inning and added 3 more in the 4th. Francisco Liriano threw 3 innings with 6 hits and 7 earned runs allowed to take the loss and drop to 1-4. Liriano's ERA swells to 9.13.
Twins To Play Day/Night Doubleheader Thursday
Twins To Play Day/Night Doubleheader Thursday
Twins To Play Day/Night Doubleheader Thursday
The Twins had their game with Tampa Bay rained out Tuesday night and will make up for it with a day/night doubleheader Thursday. The Twins are replacing making up Tuesday's game by adding a 7:10pm game Thursday. The Twins will play the regularly scheduled game at 12:10 Thursday.
Twins Host Tampa Bay Weather Permitting
Twins Host Tampa Bay Weather Permitting
Twins Host Tampa Bay Weather Permitting
The Twins are scheduled to host Tampa Bay beginning a 3-game series tonight at 7:10, pregame on WJON at 6:40. Lefthander Francisco Liriano (1-3) gets the start on the mound for the Twins and righthander Wade Davis (2-2) toes the rubber for the Rays.
Twins, Liriano Beat Orioles 5-3
Twins, Liriano Beat Orioles 5-3
Twins, Liriano Beat Orioles 5-3
The Twins downed the Orioles 5-3 in Baltimore Monday night to earn their 2nd straight win. Francisco Liriano threw 6 1/3 innings with 6 hits and 2 earned runs allowed to get the win and improve to 1-3. Liriano had just 2 strikeouts to go along with 5 walks. Newcomer Jim Hoey threw 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief before Matt Capps allowed 1 earned run in the 9th inning to grab his 2nd save.