Jacob Latz strikes out Luis Arraez in All-Star debut for Rangers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Jacob Latz made his All-Star Game debut on July 14, 2026, at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia. Coming out of the bullpen for the American League, Latz faced Luis Arraez and struck him out with six pitches to conclude the seventh inning. The outing contributed to the AL's 4-0 victory over the National League, marking a historic performance with 15 strikeouts by AL pitchers. Latz expressed gratitude for the opportunity and reflected on the significance of his debut amidst family and friends after the game.
- •Latz struck out Arraez, who has the lowest strikeout rate in MLB.
- •The AL's 15 strikeouts set a record for All-Star Game pitching.
- •Latz has had prior success against Arraez this season.
- •The game was held at Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia.
- •Latz celebrated with family after the game.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers' Jacob Latz stands tall in first All-Star Game: 'I'll never forget that'
"Latz came out of the bullpen for the American League and made the most of his brief outing, striking out the lone hitter he faced.
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