ARLINGTON -- Instant replay and observations from the Rangers' 9-8 win against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday at Globe Life Park:
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Rangers extended their winning streak to four games, the club's longest since a five-gamer in June, with another avalanche of offense. The Rangers have scored 37 runs during the streak. Nomar Mazara drove in five runs with a two-run single and a three-run homer. Mazara has 25 RBIs in his last 19 games.
DUDE OF THE DAY: Long reliever Austin Bibens-Dirkx, appearing for the first time since Aug. 6, kept the game under control by retiring all five batters faced.