Francisco Liriano
- W-L 4-8
- ERA 5.62
- K 80
- Walks 42
- WHIP 1.52
- Height: 6-2
- Weight: 225
- Bats: L
- Throws: L
- Born: Oct 26, 1983 - San Cristobal
- College: None
- Draft: None
News and Notes
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Jun 29
Liriano worked seven strong innings in Minnesota's 6-2 victory over St. Louis on Sunday. Advice: Liriano entered 3-8 with a 5.88 ERA but won his second straight starts during a turnaround June, and this one was a huge improvement over a five-inning, 117-pitch effort at Milwaukee five days earlier. Liriano allowed two runs and four hits while striking out six and walking two. |
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Jun 28
Liriano gave up two runs over seven innings with six strikeouts and two walks in Sunday's win over St. Louis to improve his record to 4-8. Recommendation: Liriano is 2-1 with a 3.77 ERA and 30:12 K:BB ratio in 31 innings in June. He seems to have ended talk in late May about him possibly being removed from the rotation. Still, we'll want to see a few more outings like this before we're fully convinced he's turned the corner. |
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Jun 28
LHP Francisco Liriano was probably headed to the bullpen if he had put his manager through another "five innings of living hell." But he apparently saved himself from baseball purgatory on Sunday. The left-hander pitched seven strong innings, and needed just 97 pitches to do it, winning his second straight decision in Minnesota's 6-2 victory over St. Louis. "It was the best start I've caught for him all year," said catcher Joe Mauer. Liriano's problems all season have stemmed from his inability to deal with adversity, from his tendency to overthrow when problems arise. But he just remained calm and pitched under control this time, manager Ron Gardenhire said. "He let his pitches do the work for him. Only a couple of times did he get all wound up and end up with his back to the plate," Gardenhire said. The manager had hinted all week that another poor start by Liriano, 4-8, might force the Twins to consider making a change in the rotation. "He'll make his next start," Gardenhire confirmed after Liriano's apparent breakthrough. |
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