Texas Rangers edge Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 behind Nathan Eovaldi's strong outing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 2:20 AM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Nathan Eovaldi struck out nine in seven shutout innings as the Texas Rangers defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on June 26 in Toronto. The Rangers took an early lead, scoring five runs before the eighth inning, aided by a home run and three RBIs from Justin Foscue. Toronto attempted a comeback with a two-run single from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and a two-run homer from Kazuma Okamoto to close the gap. Despite a late rally, Jacob Latz secured the save for Texas, marking their fifth win in eight games. The Rangers are expected to name their starting pitcher for the next game against the Blue Jays, who will have Dylan Cease on the mound.
- •Nathan Eovaldi improves to 8-7 after pitching seven shutout innings.
- •Justin Foscue records a home run and three RBIs for Texas.
- •Texas led 5-0 before Toronto mounted a late comeback.
- •Jacob Latz earned his 16th save of the season.
- •Dylan Cease is set to start for Toronto in the next game.
- 2:47 AMYahoo Sports — Eovaldi Strong for Rangers, But Bullpen Shaky Against Blue Jays
- 2:20 AMYahoo Sports — Rangers beat the Blue Jays 5-4 as Nathan Eovaldi wins his third straight start
"Nathan Eovaldi struck out nine in seven shutout innings to win his third straight start, Justin Foscue homered and drove in three runs, and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday night. Jacob Latz pitched the ninth for his 16th save in 18 chances as Texas survived a late Toronto rally to win for the fifth time in eight games. Eovaldi (8-7) walked Daulton Varsho in the second and didn’t allow a hit until Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singled in the fourth.
"Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovali worked seven strong innings against Toronto Blue Jays. Rangers bullpen, though, looked shaky.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:47 AMEovaldi Strong for Rangers, But Bullpen Shaky Against Blue Jays
Texas Rangers starter Nathan Eovali worked seven strong innings against Toronto Blue Jays. Rangers bullpen, though, looked shaky.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 2:20 AMRangers beat the Blue Jays 5-4 as Nathan Eovaldi wins his third straight start
Nathan Eovaldi struck out nine in seven shutout innings to win his third straight start, Justin Foscue homered and drove in three runs, and the Texas Rangers held on to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 on Friday night. Jacob Latz pitched the ninth for his 16th save in 18 chances as Texas survived a late Toronto rally to win for the fifth time in eight games. Eovaldi (8-7) walked Daulton Varsho in the second and didn’t allow a hit until Vladimir Guerrero Jr. singled in the fourth.
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