Jays pitcher Francisco Liriano hit on neck by liner in Game 2

— -- Blue Jays pitcher? Francisco Liriano left Friday's 5-3 victory over the? Rangers?in the American League Division Series after getting hit in the neck by a line-drive single off the bat of Texas outfielder Carlos Gomez.?Wearing a neck brace, Liriano was taken to the hospital by ambulance after the game to be examined.

Liriano walked off the mound under his own power after being hit by Gomez's liner. The ball appeared to ricochet from just below Liriano's head into center field for a run-scoring single in the eighth inning.

The 32-year-old stayed on his feet and walked around the infield briefly before his teammates, a trainer and manager John Gibbons came out to check on him.

Liriano stayed in the dugout briefly before going to the Toronto clubhouse.

Roberto Osuna replaced Liriano for the Jays and helped seal the victory for the Blue Jays.?

Toronto has a 2-0 series lead over Texas.?

The Associated Press contributed to this report.?