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Bannister Pitches Complete Game for KC

Posted Apr 13, 08 7:46 PM CDT in Sports 

(Newser) – Brian Bannister threw his second career complete game and outpitched Francisco Liriano, who was making his first start since 2006, as the Kansas City Royals snapped a three-game skid with a 5-1 victory Sunday over the Minnesota Twins. Bannister gave up only three hits, walking one and striking out three. In three starts, he’s allowed only two earned runs for an ERA of 0.86.

Liriano, an All-Star as a rookie sensation in 2006, gave up six hits, walked five and struck out four in his first major league appearance since undergoing Tommy John surgery 17 months ago. The big left-hander went 4 2-3 innings and gave up four runs. He threw 90 pitches —51 for strikes.

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Minnesota Twins starter Francisco Liriano delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals today in Kansas City, Mo.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Royals starter Brian Bannister in the ninth inning as he pitched a complete baseball game as the Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 today.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Royals starter Brian Bannister hugs catcher John Buck after pitching a complete baseball game as the Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 today in Kansas City, Mo.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
Kansas City Royals' John Buck (14) scores on a single hit by teammate Esteban German while Minnesota Twins catcher Mike Redmond attempts to make the tag during the fourth inning of their game today.   (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
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