Jacob deGrom strikes out 8 to lead Rangers over Red Sox 4-2 in series between playoff contenders
Jacob deGrom struck out eight in five innings, Corey Seager had a two-run single and the Texas Rangers beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 in a series opener between playoff contenders. All-Star closer Jacob Latz, the fourth Texas reliever, got the five outs for his 30th save in 33 chances after deGrom needed 92 pitches while giving up two runs. Latz struck out pinch-hitter Andruw Monasterio with the bases loaded to end the eighth. Texas stayed within one game of AL West-leading Houston.
The Rangers moved ahead of Toronto to stay within 1 1/2 games of Cleveland for the third wild card.
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