Houston Astros (11-30) at Pittsburgh Pirates (24-17), 7:05 p.m. (ET)
4 days ago
Pittsburgh received a second straight strong outing from Francisco Liriano (2-0), who fired 5 2/3 innings of one-run ball.
Milwaukee's slump continues in 7-1 loss to Pirates
4 days ago
Reliever Justin Wilson came on with two outs and retired pinch-hitter Aramis Ramirez on a fly to left with two on and two outs to preserve the lead for Liriano.
Snider powers Pirates past Brewers 7-1
4 days ago
Francisco Liriano (2-0) allowed one run on six hits over 5 2-3 innings, striking out seven and walking three.
Jim Souhan: White Sox and Twins relegated to being a former rivalry
6 days ago
Jesse Crain left the Twins for Chicago, and last year the Twins traded Liriano to the White Sox for Pedro Hernandez and Eduardo Escobar.
Chicago White Sox (15-20) at Minnesota Twins (17-17), 8:15 p.m. (ET)
8 days ago
The 24-year-old lefty made his MLB debut with one start for the White Sox a season ago before getting traded to the Twins along with Eduardo Escobar on July 28 of last year for Francisco Liriano.
Recap: NY Mets vs. Pittsburgh
9 days ago
The Pirates gave Liriano plenty of support early, starting in the second when they jumped in front 1-0 off a bases-loaded RBI single from Barmes.
Pirates activate Liriano
10 days ago
The Pittsburgh Pirates activated pitcher Francisco Liriano from the 15-day disabled list to start Saturday against the New York Mets.
Marcum exits early again, Mets lose to Pirates 7-3
10 days ago
Liriano has been sidelined all season while recovering from a broken right arm.
Umps get it right on Jones' HR, Pirates beat Mets
10 days ago
Pittsburgh has homered in 11 of its last 12 games.NOTES: LHP Francisco Liriano is set to come off the disabled list and make his Pirates debut Saturday against Mets LHP Jonathon Niese (2-3, 4.66...
Harang improves but Mariners fall to Pirates 4-1
13 days ago
Liriano has been on the disabled list all season while recovering from a broken right arm.
