The Pirates got 13 hits, one even landed on a boat, but it wasn't enough to overcome a disastrous second inning and a seven-run deficit as the Bucs lost to the Twins, 8-5.
Brian Dozier hit a solo home run in the first inning to put the Pirates in an early hole, then the Twins struck for six runs in the second. Francisco Liriano was finished after the second inning, with seven runs on five hits, two walks and two strikeouts.
Liriano gave up a single to Kurt Suzuki and a walk to Aaron Hicks to begin the second, but started to wiggle off the hook, getting outs from the next two batters.