Spieth, Thomas fight their way into Masters contention

Golf - The Masters - Augusta National Golf Club - Augusta, Georgia, U.S. - April 9, 2021 Justin Thomas of the U.S. reacts after hitting his tee shot on the 4th hole during the second round REUTERS/Mike Segar

AUGUSTA, Ga. (Reuters) - Americans Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas harnessed new precision to play their way into contention in the second round of the Masters on Friday, finishing the day fourth and sixth, respectively.

Spieth (68), who on Sunday cracked a nearly four-year winless streak at TPC San Antonio, struggled to tame the blustery Augusta National in the first round, but reclaimed his nerve Friday, ending the day two back from leader Justin Rose.