Jays lose fourth straight with 5-4 setback to Rangers

Texas closer Jacob Latz came on in the ninth to earn his 16th save.

The Rangers (40-42) enjoyed a 6-0 lead after three innings and snatched a five-run advantage after three on Friday.

They sent eight batters to the plate in a three-run first inning, and Justin Foscue slammed his fifth homer, a two-run shot to left field in the third inning.

Blue Jays starter Patrick Corbin (2-4) surrendered all five runs on seven hits with a walk and five strikeouts, lasting only 4 1/3 innings. The lefty has not won since May 23.

Jesus Sanchez left the game after injuring his left foot while making a catch in the seventh inning, jamming it on the base of the left-field wall.

TAKEAWAYS

Blue Jays: They are expected to promote 23-year-old Sean Keys from triple-A Buffalo on Saturday. The corner infielder/designated hitter has knocked out 21 homers this season, seven in 18 games with Buffalo and 14 in 49 outings with double-A New Hampshire.

Rangers: Lead-off batter Wyatt Langford has reached base safely in 10 straight games after a three-hit outing.

KEY MOMENT

With runners on first and third with one out in the sixth, Guerrero hit into an inning-ending double play.

KEY STAT

A 1-4 start to their 10-game homestand has dropped the Blue Jays to .500 (22-22) at home in 2026.

UP NEXT

Righty Dylan Cease (4-3) will start for Toronto on Saturday. Texas manager Skip Schumaker had not yet named his pitcher for the third outing of the four-game set.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 26, 2026.

Tim Wharnsby, The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press

Jays lose fourth straight with 5-4 setback to Rangers

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