ARLINGTON, Texas – Alejandro De Aza hit a two-run single before leaving the game after an outfield collision, and the White Sox beat the Texas Rangers, 9-5, on Friday night in a series opener between AL division leaders.

Chris Sale rebounded from a shaky start to earn his 12th win, and the Sox got homers from Kevin Youkilis and Alexei Ramirez in their fourth straight victory.

The Sox rallied from a 4-1 deficit against Yu Darvish in a matchup off All-Star pitchers who were lacking their best stuff. The Sox held on after Sale (12-3) left in the seventh inning.