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Niekro Delivers Quality Start in Thursday's Loss

MADISON, AL - The Rocket City Trash Pandas used a five-run seventh inning to pull away from the Mississippi Braves and win 7-1 Thursday night at Toyota Field. The loss spoiled a quality start from JJ Niekro (L, 1-4), who tossed 6.0 innings of two-run baseball. Niekro suffered the loss but pitched well throughout the start, striking out six and walking just one, ceding six hits, which included a two-run home run in the fourt... Full Story