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

After the Nationals shut out the Rangers in game one of the series, Texas returned the favor last night. A Jacob Degrom masterclass lifted the Rangers to a 5-0 win. The streaky Nationals offense needs to get back on track. They have been very quiet this home stand.