The Texas Rangers started this reliever in a bullpen game and his otherwise excellent game was derailed by a potential injury in the fourth inning.

WASHINGTON - After three pristine innings and a lovely cruise through the Washington National lineup, the Rangers asked for a little more from Jake Latz. Everything came apart. Including, it appears something on his finger.

The Texas Rangers are taking a calculated risk in Game 7 of the ALCS against the Houston Astros by starting left-handed reliever Jacob Latz, who has been effective in the bullpen with a 2.95 ERA. Due to injuries,