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Kansas City Royals will go with Bruce Chen, who like Liriano, has also been a better second-half pitcher. The left-hander is 26-21 with a 4.33 ERA after the break compared to 27-31 with a 4.79 ERA before then. There pitchers have allowed a major league-high 866 hits and have the fourth-highest ERA at 4.55. They has sunk to the bottom of the AL and appears headed for its fourth 90-loss season in five years. Manager Ned Yost, though, sees positive signs.
Minnesota Twins hope Liriano can begin that run. Liriano, who was out from May 23-June 7 with left shoulder inflammation, is 18-12 with a 3.85 ERA in the second half as opposed to 25-27 with a 4.27 ERA before the break. They turnaround began June 2 with a win over a Kansas City that ignited a four-game sweep and a 24-11 stretch going into the break, capped by Sunday’s 6-3 victory over the Chicago White Sox. They are still isn’t completely healthy. Denard Span is out with a concussion, and Justin Morneau remains sidelined with a left wrist injury and recovery from neck surgery and isn’t expected back until mid-August. Watch Kansas City Royals vs Minnesota Twins Game Live TV Channel FSKC and FSNO.