Sox No Hit for first time in US Cellular, Liriano shuts down Southsiders

Francisco Liriano has pitched the major league’s first no-hitter of the season, throwing his first career complete game in the Minnesota Twins’ 1-0 victory against the White Sox on Tuesday night.Liriano (2-4) walked six and struck out two, throwing 123 pitches in the 95th major-league start for the 27-year-old left-hander.He survived a rocky ninth inning that began when Brent Morel grounded to shortstop and Matt Tolbert made a one-hop throw that first baseman Justin Morneau scooped. Juan Pierre walked and Alexei Ramirez popped to shortstop.Liriano fell behind Adam Dunn 3-0 in the count, then got a pair of strikes. After a foul ball, Dunn lined out to Tolbert as Liriano and his Twins teammates celebrated at the mound.

 
Catcher Drew Butera and third baseman Danny Valencia are the first to reach Francisco Liriano after he finishes off his no-no.  (AP)