Liriano faced his former club for the first time since he was dealt to the Blue Jays at least year's non-waiver Trade Deadline. The veteran southpaw allowed a pair of hits and walked two while striking out four in his final outing of the spring. Liriano finished the Grapefruit League season with 29 strikeouts over 18 innings and his next outing will come in Game 4 of the regular season against the Rays.
Pittsburgh fell behind 2-0 early but eventually got on the board in the top of the fourth.