MLB: Chicago Sox 10, Florida 6

CHICAGO, June 18 (UPI) -- Jim Thome hit a three-run homer and A.J. Pierzynski had three hits and two RBI Monday, powering the Chicago White to a 10-6 win over the Florida Marlins.

Jerry Owens scored three runs and Tadahito Iguchi added two for the White Sox, who won for just the fifth time in their last 22 games.

Jose Contreras (5-7) got his first win in his last five starts after allowing five runs on eight hits in 6 2/3 innings.

Alfredo Amezaga drove in two runs for the Marlins, who have lost seven of their last nine games.

Florida starter Josh Johnson (0-1) lost in his first start of the season. The right-hander, who was on the disabled list because of a right elbow injury, allowed eight runs on nine hits in 3 2/3 innings.