CHICAGO -- After getting roughed up last month in a start at Houston, John Danks decided to break down his delivery and make a number of mechanical changes. Joe Smith Jersey . The result has been a remarkable turnaround, which Danks continued with seven solid innings Wednesday night as the Chicago White Sox beat the Detroit Tigers 8-2. "Ive probably thrown more bullpens probably in the last month than I have in the last couple years," Danks said. "Its been good." Jose Abreu hit an early homer off Detroit starter Justin Verlander, then singled to start a seven-run burst in the sixth inning that gave Danks all the support he needed as the White Sox won for the second straight time against the AL Central-leaders. Abreu went 3 for 4 with a walk and scored twice. The Cuban rookie has 19 home runs and 50 RBIs this season. Abreu has been the catalyst behind the surprising White Sox (33-33) staying within striking distance, but the star in this game was the crafty left-hander and his 80 mph (or slower) changeup. Danks (5-5) allowed two runs and six hits in seven innings. He has permitted just five runs in 29 1-3 innings over his past four starts since allowing eight runs (seven earned) in 4 2-3 innings at Houston last month. "I think Johnny has really picked it up," manager Robin Ventura said. "He went through a period where he wasnt commanding his fastball and changeup. He made some adjustments and hes really been different since then, not only with control but it seems like his velocity has some zip to it and his changeup looks better." Verlander (6-6) gave up seven runs and eight hits in 5 2-3 innings as the Tigers lost their third in a row. "His stuff again was good. He just couldnt muscle through a couple innings there," Detroit manager Brad Ausmus said. "I dont really know how to explain it. His stuff was good again." The seven runs in an inning matched a season high for Chicago. The White Sox also scored seven on May 9 against Arizona. Abreu connected on Verlanders first pitch of the second inning for a solo homer over the left-centre field wall. Detroit tied it in the fourth when Miguel Cabrera doubled and scored on a groundout by Torii Hunter. Singles by Abreu, Adam Dunn and Alexei Ramirez loaded the bases with no outs in the sixth. Dayan Viciedo grounded into a double play and Abreu scored for a 2-1 lead. It appeared as if Verlander might escape with just one run scoring, but Alejandro De Aza followed with a bloop single for a run, and Adrian Nieto and Adam Eaton drew walks to load the bases. That brought up Gordon Beckham, and Detroit manager Brad Ausmus kept Verlander in the game despite the right-hander having thrown 121 pitches to that point. The next pitch was a 96 mph fastball that Beckham lined for a two-run single. "We led off with three singles, guys getting on base against Verlander," Beckham said. "Youve got to have guys out there because not a lot of guys hit homers, unless your names Jose." Reliever Ian Krol faced three batters and retired no one. He gave up a two-run double to Conor Gillaspie and -- following an intentional walk to Abreu -- an RBI single to Dunn. "I need to limit the walks. That one huge inning, I walked a few guys and gave up a couple weak hits and turned it in to a big inning myself when it shouldnt have been," Verlander said. With the way Danks was pitching, the cushion was more than enough. "Im just trying to take it out to the field with me, and so far, so good," he said. "But Im not going to rest on my laurels and Im going to get ready for my next start. Ive been humbled in this game before, so Im going to try and keep from doing that before." NOTES: Cabrera (left hamstring) said he was feeling better Wednesday, but Ausmus decided to keep the slugger at DH. "Give him another day," Ausmus said. "We dont want this lingering." ... The White Sox have signed nine of their first 10 draft picks so far, with the lone holdout being LHP Carlos Rodon, the No. 3 pick overall. ... The Tigers decided to skip LHP Drew Smyly and keep the matchup between Max Scherzer (7-2) and Chris Sale (5-0) for the series finale Thursday. Smyly, originally scheduled to pitch Wednesday, will pitch Friday against Minnesota. Denis Menke Jersey . Footballs governing body said Tuesday that of the 2,577,662 tickets allocated for this years tournament, 1,041,418 have gone to people in Brazil. The U. Rusty Staub Astros Jersey . Coming off a 6-0 drubbing at Chelsea on Saturday, Arsenal endured another demoralizing result after rallying for a 2-1 lead -- only to concede a fluke equalizer. https://www.cheapastros.com/1213o-jose-altuve-jersey-astros.html . Both sides came closest to scoring in the first half, when Roma had a goal from Mattia Destro waved off for offside and Inters Rodrigo Palacio headed high. "A draw was a fair result. Neither squad had many chances," Roma midfielder Miralem Pjanic said.Ahead of the Netball Quad Series, we asked Pamela Cookey to pick out a player to follow from England, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. All six matches in the first ever Netball Quad Series will be shown live on Sky Sports, starting with this Saturdays opening game between Australia and South Africa.England will then face New Zealand a few hours later and former Roses player Cookey has selected key performers from all of the four competing teams. Jo Harten, England England will be hoping that Goal Shooter Joanne Harten can supply plenty of points There is a mixture of youth and experience in the squad, so it will be really great to see where everyone is at and how they have progressed.The guys coming back from the ANZ, they have had an amazing season, the likes of Jo Harten and Serena Guthrie. It will be good to see them coming in with the players that have performed well in our league such as Ama Agbeze.If I had to pick a player to watch for England, then I would definitely have to say Jo Harten. I loved playing with Jo in the shooting circle. Shes had an awesome season with Waikato Magic in the ANZ.Sharni Layton, Australia Sharni Layton (R) impressed against England earlier this year She was over here for our Test series in January and was just on fire in all three games. Sharni was part of Australias solid defence and just leads from the back, directing the team from that position. She comes out with some amazing interceptions and turnovers. Laura Langman, New Zealand Laura Langman is an influential player for New Zealand Laura is a strong centre court player. Lance Mccullers Jr. Astros Jersey. . Very agile, very accurate, and is just an engine for their team. She reached the finals with New South Wales Swifts after moving over to Australia to play her netball.Bongiwe Msomi, South Africa Bongiwe Msomi played alongside Cookey at Surrey Storm in 2014 Bongiwe was with us at Surrey Storm the season before last, helping us win that Superleague title, and is a powerhouse at centre court. She is a little on the short side for a netball player, but is fit, tenacious and has no fear. She will also be a strong leader for them and I loved playing with her. Netball Quad Series on Sky Sky Sports to show all six matches of Netball Quad Series Sky Sports Netball Schedule (BST):Saturday 27 August0400-0600: Live - Australia v South Africa (Sky Sports 3)0600-0800: Live - England v New Zealand (Sky Sports 3)Monday 29th August1600: Repeat - Australia v South Africa (Sky Sports 4)1930: Repeat - New Zealand v England (Sky Sports 3)Wednesday 31 August0800-1030: Live - South Africa v New Zealand (Sky Sports Mix)1100-1300: Live - England v Australia (Sky Sports Mix)1800: Repeat - England v Australia (Sky Sports Mix)2300: Repeat - New Zealand v South Africa (Sky Sports Mix)Sunday 4 September0430-0630: Live - England v South Africa (Sky Sports Mix)0630-0830: Live - New Zealand v Australia (Sky Sports Mix)1800: Repeat - England v South Africa (Sky Sports Mix)Sunday 4 September1230: Repeat - New Zealand v Australia (Sky Sports Mix) Also See: Quad Series live on Sky Sports Rose name Quad Series Squad ' ' '