Rangers starter Cal Quantrill leaves after throwing 12 pitches because of right lat tightness |

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers starter Cal Quantrill left Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays after facing just four batters because of right lat tightness.

Quantrill (9-5) exited after throwing his 12th pitch, with George Springer grounding out to shortstop to begin Toronto’s second inning. Quantrill, showing no signs of pain, was visited by manager Skip Schumaker, pitching coach Jordan Tiegs and head trainer Matt Lucero before leaving the mound.

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