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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – Jeff Niemann struggled again and the Chicago White Sox took full advantage.
Omar Vizquel, A.J. Pierzynski, Carlos Quentin and Paul Konerko each drove in two runs and the White Sox stopped a seven-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night.
Niemann (0-3) lasted just 4 2-3 innings, giving up six runs and six hits. He struck out four, walked two, hit two batters and threw a wild pitch.
"He's still not back where we need him to be, but he's on the verge," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. "He's not far off despite what you may think. With him it's about sharpness, command with his pitches and he's not there yet. You see flashes of it."
Niemann is 1-8 with an 8.87 ERA in 11 starts since going on the disabled list last year with a strained shoulder.
Omar Vizquel, A.J. Pierzynski, Carlos Quentin and Paul Konerko each drove in two runs and the White Sox stopped a seven-game losing streak with a 9-2 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday night.
Niemann (0-3) lasted just 4 2-3 innings, giving up six runs and six hits. He struck out four, walked two, hit two batters and threw a wild pitch.
"He's still not back where we need him to be, but he's on the verge," Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon said. "He's not far off despite what you may think. With him it's about sharpness, command with his pitches and he's not there yet. You see flashes of it."
Niemann is 1-8 with an 8.87 ERA in 11 starts since going on the disabled list last year with a strained shoulder.