Bodog Beat

Making his first start in more than a month on Wednesday, Minnesota Twins rookie extraordinaire Francisco Liriano went two innings against Oakland before his season ended.

"The last two pitches I threw, I felt a pop and it really hurts," Liriano told the AP after throwing just 28 pitches.

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire knows how much the loss will hurt his squad as it battles to make the playoffs.

"It's disappointing for our team because of how big he can be for you down the stretch," Gardenhire said to the AP. "But it's one of these situations where everybody is concerned about him. That's our biggest concern."

Liriano will finish 12-3 with a 2.19 ERA.

The Twins lead the White Sox by 1 1/2 games in the wild-card race and trail the Tigers by 1 1/2 in the AL Central.

Odds to win 2006 American League Pennant in the Bodog Sportsbook
Anaheim Angels 50/1
Chicago White Sox 5/1
Detroit Tigers 1/1
Minnesota Twins 2/1
New York Yankees 11/10
Oakland Athletics 5/1
*Odds subject to change