Liriano left an 0-1 fastball too high in the zone, and Twins first baseman ByungHo Park drilled it for a no-doubt two-run homer over the left-centre-field fence in the fifth inning.
Following the Blue Jays' 8-2 loss at Florida Auto Exchange Stadium, Liriano declared himself pleased after the 10-strikeout, one-walk performance, and he said he's on schedule to start the regular season. He allowed four hits in 4 2/3 innings.
"Physically, I felt great," said Liriano, who had a streak of five scoreless innings in Grapefruit League play until Park's blast. "Mentally, I'm trying to get myself ready for the season.