CHICAGO – You might need a separate roster to keep track of all the rookies playing for the White Sox. There are 10 of them right now, nearly half of the clubhouse, and their contributions have been pivotal.

Without first-year standouts such as Jose Quintana and Addison Reed, the Sox might not be on top in the AL Central.

Quintana pitched brilliantly for eight innings in searing heat Thursday, and the Sox beat the Texas Rangers, 2-1, to complete a three-game sweep in the meeting of division leaders. Reed got the final three outs for his 12th save in 13 chances just as a thunderstorm was hitting U.S. Cellular Field.