FORT MYERS, FLA. — Francisco Liriano wishes he could start the season feeling as good as he felt in his last start against the Baltimore Orioles, as he tossed four perfect innings and struck out five on Sunday.

Liriano has been a road warrior this spring, making all three of his starts on the road, after bus rides to Tampa, Bradenton and Fort Lauderdale.

Tonight, Liriano will be at home, facing Jacque Jones and the Cincinnati Reds on fireworks night at Hammond Stadium.

Justin Morneau is back in the lineup. Alexi Casilla has a five-game hitting streak and is batting .455 after a slow start.

Updates as they come…

REDS

1. Chris Dickerson, CF
2. Alex Gonzalez, SS
3. Joey Votto, 1B
4. Brandon Phillips, 2B
5. Jay Bruce, RF
6. Edwin Encarnacion, 3B
7. Jacque Jones, LF
8. Jonny Gomes, DH
9. Ryan Hanigan, C

Starting pitcher: RH Micah Owings

TWINS

1. Denard Span, CF
2. Alexi Casilla, 2B
3. Jason Kubel, DH
4. Justin Morneau, 1B
5. Joe Crede, 3B
6. Michael Cuddyer, RF
7. Delmon Young, LF
8. Mike Redmond, C
9. Matt Tolbert, SS

Starting pitcher: LH Francisco Liriano

Other pitchers listed: Craig Breslow, Jesse Crain, Brian Duensing, Philip Humber, Jason Jones, Sean Henn.

Hammond Stadium. First pitch: 6:05 p.m. (Central)

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