Newly acquired Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Francisco Liriano was struck in the right quad by a Maicer Izturis ground ball in the fifth inning of his start on Sunday vs. the Los Angeles Angels, but the team said Sunday night that he's suffering no ill effects as a result. Liriano was removed after the injured area began to cramp up, but the White Sox said that they anticipate him making his next start.
When he was hit, Liriano was in the midst of his second consecutive solid start since coming to Chicago. He pitched five innings on Sunday, giving up four hits and an earned run while striking out six batters and only walking one. In two starts with the White Sox, Liriano has given up only three earned runs in 11 innings while striking out 12.
The White Sox will host the Royals starting Monday.
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When he was hit, Liriano was in the midst of his second consecutive solid start since coming to Chicago. He pitched five innings on Sunday, giving up four hits and an earned run while striking out six batters and only walking one. In two starts with the White Sox, Liriano has given up only three earned runs in 11 innings while striking out 12.
The White Sox will host the Royals starting Monday.
For updates, stay tuned to SB Nation Chicago. For more, visit White Sox blog South Side Sox and Angels blog Halos Heaven. For more news from around baseball, check out Baseball Nation and MLB Daily Dish.