Latz’s rare lapse proves costly in AL West race in loss to Red Sox

ARLINGTON -- Entering Thursday night’s matchup with the Red Sox, the Rangers were 72-1 when leading in the eighth inning or later, good for the best record in baseball. All for Texas Basketball Jersey Giveaway is this Friday! That’s thanks in part to closer Jacob Latz, who has been dominant since earning the role. He notched his 30th save in Tuesday’s series opener against the Red Sox and leads baseball in both four-plus-out saves (13) and six-plus-out saves (seven). He entered the day with a 2.00 ERA, good for eighth in the American League among pitchers with 50 or more...