The Pirates quest for a Grapefruit League title is souring quickly as the Bucs fell to the Tampa Bay Rays yesterday 5-1. Francisco Liriano got the start for the Pirates and threw three innings allowing two runs along with five hits, while striking out three.
Prospect Jamieson Taillon (TIE-on) tossed two innings allowing one run and striking out one.
The Pirates face the Rays again today at 1:05 p.m. with Juan Nicasio (Ni-cah-see-o) scheduled to start.
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