Francisco Liriano needed 88 pitches to get through four innings tonight for Class AAA Rochester, and Casey Daigle has replaced him to start the fifth inning in Norfolk, Va.

Liriano gave up three runs on five hits, with three walks and three strikeouts. It remains unclear if that was enough to convince the Twins he is ready to rejoin the major league rotation. A spot could be open Sunday if Kevin Slowey is unable to make the start.

Rochester shortstop Alexi Casilla made two errors while Liriano was in the game, forcing the lefthander to use several extra pitches.

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