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Josh Jung hits tiebreaking single in 9th inning as Rangers rally for 5-4 win over Rockies

Josh Jung hit a go-ahead single in the ninth inning, Ezequiel Duran and Jake Burger connected for back-to-back home runs, and the Texas Rangers rallied past the Colorado Rockies fo...

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

No closing this game as Rangers beat Dbacks after frantic 9th inning and Jansen's walk-off hit

Danny Jansen chuckled after saying he didn’t really want to have to catch another inning

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Melts down in second blown save Latz was charged with a blown save Wednesday against the Diamondbacks, allowing three runs on three hits and no walks. He failed to record an out.

Impact Brought in to preserve a 3-2 lead in the ninth inning, Latz allowed six baserunners and even threw a wild pitch in a calamitous outing. The 30-year-old left-hander already had a loose grip on Texas' closer role, but his numbers remain strong enough that the Rangers figure to continue deploying him as their primary ninth-inning option. Through 21.2 innings, Latz has a 2.08 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 17:5 K:BB while converting five of his seven save chances.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen's single gives Rangers a 6-5 win over Dbacks after both teams score 3 runs in 9th

Danny Jansen had a game-ending RBI single with two outs in the ninth inning as the Texas Rangers rallied for a 6-5 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks

MAY 14 • Associated Press

Records fifth save Latz earned a save against the Diamondbacks on Tuesday by retiring all three batters he faced in the ninth inning.

Impact Latz didn't look like he would get a chance to close with Texas leading 7-1 entering the ninth. However, Gavin Collyer failed to register an out while walking three batters and giving up a single, so Latz was called upon to put out the flames. The lefty allowed a pair of inherited runners to score but did his job successfully, getting three outs on 12 pitches. He seems to have settled in as the Rangers' closer, collecting a save in five of his past six appearances while posting a minuscule 0.83 ERA and 0.42 WHIP along with a 17:4 K:BB across 21.2 frames on the campaign.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

MacKenzie Gore works career-best 8 innings as Rangers beat Diamondbacks 7-4

MacKenzie Gore allowed three hits in a career-high eight innings, Joc Pederson and Ezequiel Duran homered, and the Texas Rangers beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-4

MAY 13 • Associated Press

Locks down six-out save Latz secured the save Sunday against the Cubs, throwing two clean innings. He struck out one.

Impact Latz continues to cement himself as the favorite for saves with the Rangers. The 30-year-old left-hander has successfully converted all four of his save opportunities in 2026, also turning in nine consecutive scoreless outings. Overall, Latz owns a tidy 0.87 ERA, 0.44 WHIP and 17:4 K:BB over 20.2 innings so far.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jacob deGrom strikes out 10 while reaching 1,900 Ks as Rangers beat Cubs 3-0 in another shutout

Jacob deGrom tied his season high with 10 strikeouts while getting the 1,900th of his career, Evan Carter hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Texas Rangers beat the Ch...

MAY 10 • Associated Press

Picks up third save Latz struck out one in a perfect ninth inning Friday to record his third save of the season in a 5-4 win over the Tigers.

Impact The lefty produced his seventh straight appearance without allowing a run as he works his way to the top of the pecking order in the Rangers bullpen. Latz has the team's last three saves dating back to April 25, and on the season he sports a 1.02 ERA, 0.45 WHIP and 15:3 K:BB through 17.2 innings. Latz doesn't have the premium stuff of a typical closer, but as long as he's getting the job done, manager Skip Schumaker will stick with him.

MAY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Jansen's HR, Josh Jung's two RBIs lead Rangers past Tigers 5-4

Danny Jansen homered and Josh Jung drove in two runs as the Texas Rangers defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on a rainy Friday night

MAY 2 • Associated Press

Logs two-inning save Latz earned the save in Wednesday's 3-0 win over the Yankees, allowing a hit while striking out one across two scoreless innings.

Impact Latz now has saves in back-to-back appearances, his first two of the season. The southpaw has been excellent of late, holding opponents scoreless in his last six outings (6.1 innings), allowing just two hits and no walks in that span. Latz's ERA sits at 1.08 on the year with a 0.48 WHIP and 14:3 K:BB across 16.2 innings as he's established himself as one of the Rangers' go-to late-inning arms.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Nathan Eovaldi pitches 7 innings in Rangers' 3-0 win over Yankees to avoid series sweep

Nathan Eovaldi allowed four hits over seven scoreless innings, hot-hitting Josh Jung had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the AL-best New York Yankees 3-0 to avoid a thr...

APRIL 29 • Associated Press

Secures first save Latz earned the save in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Athletics, striking out one in a perfect ninth inning.

Impact Latz was called upon to protect a one-run lead in the ninth inning and did so on 14 pitches. Jakob Junis, who had appeared to be the Rangers' preferred option for saves with Robert Garcia (shoulder) sidelined, was used in the eighth. The 30-year-old Latz owns a 1.23 ERA, 0.48 WHIP and 13:3 K:BB across 14.2 innings with one save and two holds, and it appears manager Skip Schumaker will operate with a ninth-inning committee for the time being.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Jung hits 2-run homer in 6th to push the Rangers past the Athletics, 4-3

Josh Jung hit a go-ahead, two-run home run in the sixth inning in the Texas Rangers’ 4-3 victory over the Athletics on Saturday night

APRIL 26 • Associated Press

The Numbers Behind Rangers Reliever Jacob Latz's Brilliant Start Anyone that need a quick reminder why Texas Rangers reliever Jacob Latz is so good got one on Tuesday night.

APRIL 23 • SI.COM

Carter drives in a run and robs Cruz of a homer as Rangers beat Pirates 5-1

Kumar Rocker allowed a run in six innings and Evan Carter drove in the tying run before robbing Oneil Cruz of a three-run homer, leading the Texas Rangers to a 5-1 victory over the...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

Rangers rally for 4 runs in the 9th inning to beat the Athletics 9-6

Joc Pederson hit a go-ahead single in a four-run ninth inning and the Texas Rangers rallied last in a 9-6 victory over the Athletics to earn a split of their four-game series

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Logs another scoreless outing Latz retired all three batters faced in scoreless eighth inning of Wednesday's 6-5 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Latz didn't allow a hit or run for the sixth time in eight appearances. Batters were 0-for-29 against him to start the season before Max Muncy took him deep April 10, and they're just 3-for-35 overall off the left-hander. Latz competed for a rotation spot during spring training but struggled, giving up 14 earned runs over 15.2 innings, and eventually began 2026 in the bullpen. He's not yet part of the group, but Latz has emerged as a trusted late-inning arm for manager Skip Schumaker.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

After Ohtani hits 2nd straight leadoff homer, deGrom recovers to lead Rangers over Dodgers 5-2

Shohei Ohtani connected off Jacob deGrom for his second straight leadoff home run, but the Texas Rangers rallied to beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-2 and avoid a three-game sweep

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Jacob Latz Sets Rangers Franchise Record With No-Hit Start to the Season

Jacob Latz has a no-hit start this season while setting a franchise record over nine innings in his first five appearances.

APRIL 8 • FOX SPORTS

Jacob Latz Sets Rangers Franchise Record With No-Hit Start to the Season

Kyle Higashioka homers as Rangers beat George Kirby for 1st time in 3-2 win over Mariners

Kyle Higashioka gave Texas the lead with a two-run homer, Nathan Eovaldi recorded his 1,500th career strikeout during six solid innings and the Rangers beat the Seattle Mariners 3-...

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Makes second relief appearance Latz struck out two over a scoreless seventh inning in Saturday's 2-0 loss to the Reds.

Impact Latz, who made a fill-in start for Jacob deGrom last week, has seamlessly transitioned to the bullpen. Saturday's outing was his second appearance out of the 'pen and second scoreless as a reliever. The Rangers have been concerned with the left-hander's ability to get deep into games as a starter, so Latz could be an effective option in short bursts.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Four scoreless innings Saturday Latz struck out three and walked one across four scoreless and hitless innings in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Phillies.

Impact With Jacob deGrom scratched due to neck stiffness, Latz made the spot start for Texas after he lost out to Kumar Rocker for the fifth spot in Texas' rotation over the spring. Latz made easy work of the Phillies on 68 pitches but didn't factor into the decision. As long as deGrom is cleared for his next start next weekend, Latz should slot back into a long-relief role in the bullpen.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers blow 3-run lead in 9th inning but recover to top Phillies 5-4 in the 10th

Jake Burger and Corey Seager each homered and the Texas Rangers recovered from blowing a three-run lead in the ninth inning to beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 in 10 innings

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

Rangers Scratch Ace Jacob deGrom From Start vs. Phillies With Sore Neck

The Texas Rangers scratched Jacob deGrom from his Saturday start against the Philadelphia Phillies because of neck stiffness.

MARCH 28 • FOX SPORTS

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