Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Jhonny Peralta belted a game-winning two-run home run in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 win over the Chicago White Sox in the opener of a three-game set on Friday.

Alex Avila smacked a solo shot among his three hits and scored twice for Detroit, which has won 10 of its last 12 games against Chicago at Comerica Park.

Paul Konerko had two singles, the first of which moved him past Eddie Collins (2,007) into sole possession of fourth place on the White Sox hits list.

Gordon Beckham added three hits, including a two-run homer, and three runs batted in for the White Sox, who have dropped eight of their last 10.

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