Rangers' bullpen excels in series opener against Mariners
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 25, 2026, 4:36 AM
Last updated Jul 25, 2026
The Texas Rangers defeated the Seattle Mariners 5-4 in the series opener on July 24, 2026. A strong performance from the bullpen, featuring Jacob Latz and four other pitchers, secured four scoreless innings. This win strengthened the Rangers' position in the AL West race, with three games remaining against their division rivals this weekend. Latz recorded a save without needing multiple innings, which may allow him to be available for future games in the series.
- •Rangers bullpen pitched four scoreless innings in the win.
- •Jacob Latz earned a save with only 21 pitches in the ninth inning.
- •Peyton Gray, Jakob Junis, Tyler Alexander, and Cole Winn participated in relief.
- •The Rangers have three games left against the Mariners this weekend.
- •Texas gained crucial ground in the AL West race.
- 4:36 AMYahoo Sports — How Rangers' bullpen slammed the door on Mariners and set itself up for a pivotal weekend
"A quintet of relievers combined for four scoreless innings as Texas grew its lead in the AL West race.
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