Samardzjia goes 3 for Sox in spring debut

MESA, Ariz. - Jeff Samardzjia gave up two runs over three innings in his first start with the White Sox, enjoying a double homecoming in a 10-4 victory over the Oakland A's on Sunday.

Adam Eaton, Jose Abreu and Carlos Sanchez each drove in a pair of runs for the White Sox, who ended a three-game skid. George Kottaras hit a home run.

Samardzjia, who gave up three hits, walked one and struck out one, was 5-6 with a 3.14 ERA in 16 starts for the A's last year after being acquired from the Cubs. He made his major league debut with the Cubs, who formerly occupied HoHoKam Park.

Billy Butler hit a home run and Craig Gentry drove in a run for the A's, who lost for the first time in six exhibition games.

Drew Pomeranz helped his chances of securing a spot in the starting rotation with two scoreless innings. He allowed two hits, walked one and struck out four.