Rangers Win 6-5 on Jansen Walk-Off Single vs D-Backs

Texas Rangers catcher Danny Jansen delivered a game-ending RBI single in the ninth inning, securing a 6-5 walk-off victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks on Wednesday night. The win capped a chaotic bottom of the frame where both teams' closers surrendered three runs each in a frantic finish.

The ninth inning began with Arizona seizing a 5-3 lead in the top half against Rangers closer Jacob Latz, who failed to retire any of the four batters he faced. Nolan Arenado doubled in a run, and Ildemaro Vargas followed with a two-run single to left field. Latz, who had been dominant during a stretch of 10 consecutive scoreless outings, exited after the rally.

Rangers manager Skip Schumaker later reflected on the decision to use Latz. "Latz has been so good this year. He has given up next to no runs," Schumaker said. "I pitched him two innings, day off, then back-to-back, and then running him out there, maybe not fair to him quite honestly."

Arizona's Paul Sewald entered the bottom of the ninth with a two-run cushion after converting his first nine save opportunities this season. He struck out Corey Seager to start but allowed a single to Josh Jung. Ezequiel Duran doubled to score Jung,...