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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Blanks BoSox in no-decision
Bowden Francis came away with a no-decision in Tuesday's 6-5 extra-inning loss to the Red Sox, allowing three hits and a walk over five scoreless innings. He struck out four.In his final start of the season, Francis saw his quality-start streak snapped at seven when he got the hook after just 71 pitches (48 strikes), but he still ended a breakout campaign on a high note. The right-hander developed a splitter in the minors and moved back into the big-league rotation after the All-Star break, and the new pitch helped him deliver a dazzling 1.80 ERA, 0.60 WHIP and 58:8 K:BB through 65 innings. Francis has put himself firmly in Toronto's 2025 pitching plans.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Logs seventh straight quality start
Bowden Francis (8-5) took the loss against the Rangers on Wednesday, allowing two runs on five hits and one walk over six innings. He struck out six.Francis allowed the leadoff man to reach in each of the first two innings but didn't surrender a run in the contest until the bottom of the sixth when Adolis Garcia took him deep for a two-run homer. Those would be the only runs allowed on the night for the right-hander, who's now given up at least one long ball in three consecutive outings. It marked Francis' seventh straight quality start, though he's now taken losses in two of his last three trips to the mound after previously winning four in a row. Despite the two losses, he still carries a strong 2.70 ERA through three September outings and has posted six strikeouts in two of his last three starts.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Loses no-hitter in the ninth
Bowden Francis allowed one run on one hit and one walk over eight innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Mets. He struck out one.Francis lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the second time in his last four starts. The right-hander issued just one walk through eight innings before Francisco Lindor smacked a game-tying homer to lead off the ninth. Despite another tough finish, Francis has been spectacular of late. Overall, the 28-year-old Francis is 8-4 on the season with a 3.50 ERA, 0.93 WHIP and 82:20 K:BB over 92.2 innings. He's currently lined up for a road matchup with the Rangers next week in his next start.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Another quality start in loss
Bowden Francis (8-4) took the loss Wednesday against the Phillies, allowing three runs on six hits over six innings. He struck out six.While Francis ultimately took his first loss since Aug. 4, the right-hander turned in another strong effort against the Phillies. Francis allowed a solo home run to Kyle Schwarber in the first inning and a two-run shot to Kody Clemens in the second before holding Philadelphia scoreless over his final four frames. The 28-year-old Francis had allowed just four runs over his previous five starts (34 innings) while posting a stellar 0.38 WHIP in that span. Overall, his ERA sits at 3.72 on the year with a 0.99 WHIP and 81:19 K:BB across 84.2 innings this year. Francis is currently slated to face the Mets at home in his next outing.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Dominant in eighth win
Bowden Francis (8-3) picked up the win over the Red Sox on Thursday, allowing one hit and zero walks over seven shutout innings while striking out five.Francis had a no-hitter going into the sixth inning when he gave up a single to Nick Sogard with one out in the frame. The right-hander would then retire the final five batters he faced in the contest before being relieved by Genesis Cabrera to open the eighth. Francis took a no-hitter into the ninth in his previous start, and he's now hurled at least seven innings of one-run ball in each of his last four outings, recording the win in all of them with a robust 32:3 K:BB.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Flirts with no-hitter in win
Bowden Francis (7-3) earned the win against the Angels on Saturday, allowing one run on one hit and three walks with 12 strikeouts over eight innings.Francis carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Taylor Ward ended his outing with a solo home run. Francis threw a career-high 117 pitches, including a ridiculous 84 strikes, and registered double-digit punchouts for the first time ever. The 28-year-old has now completed at least seven innings in three consecutive outings while yielding just five total hits and two earned runs in that span. On the year, he owns a 4.02 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 70:19 K:BB across 71.2 innings and will try to keep the good times rolling against the Red Sox next week.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Stellar again in win
Bowden Francis (6-3) allowed three hits and struck out seven without walking a batter over seven shutout innings to earn the win over the Cubs on Sunday.Joey Loperfido's second-inning home run was all the support Francis needed in this outing. Over his last three outings, Francis has allowed just three runs while posting a 22:1 K:BB across 19 innings. It's relatively newfound success for the 28-year-old, as he did little of note in the first half of the campaign. Francis is at a 4.38 ERA, 1.15 WHIP and 58:16 K:BB across 63.2 innings over 21 appearances (seven starts) this season. He's projected for a favorable home start versus the Angels in his next appearance.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Spins gem against Halos
Bowden Francis (5-3) picked up the win Monday against the Angels, allowing one run on one hit and no walks across seven innings. He struck out eight.Francis only allowed one runner to reach safely Monday, with Mickey Moniak lifting a solo homer in the third inning and spoiling what would have otherwise been a perfect outing. Still, it was another strong start for the 28-year-old, who's bounced between the rotation and the bullpen this season. In his last three starts, Francis has allowed five runs on 10 hits and two walks with 17 strikeouts across 17.2 innings. He's expected to remain in the rotation for the final stretch of the regular season, with a start against the Cubs in Chicago tentatively scheduled for Sunday.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Fans seven in no-decision
Bowden Francis came away with a no-decision in Wednesday's 7-3 loss to the Orioles, giving up two runs on three hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out seven.The right-hander put together one of his best performances of the year against a tough opponent, with the seven Ks tying his season high, and he shut down the O's after serving up a two-run shot to Anthony Santander in the first inning. Francis left the mound after 81 pitches (59 strikes) in line for his fifth win, but the Toronto bullpen fell apart late. Over the final weeks of the season, Francis will get a chance to establish himself as part of the Toronto Blue Jays' 2025 rotation plans, but his 5.44 ERA and 1.39 WHIP over 49.2 big-league innings in 2024 aren't encouraging. He's scheduled to make his next start on the road early next week against the Angels.
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Blue Jays' Bowden Francis: Slated to start Wednesday
Bowden Francis is listed as the Toronto Blue Jays' scheduled starting pitcher for Wednesday's home game against the Orioles, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.Though trade-deadline pickup Ryan Yarbrough could eventually get a look in the Blue Jays rotation, he'll begin his time with Toronto as a reliever, which paves the way for Francis to stick around as the club's No. 5 starter. Francis was called up from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday and proceeded to start in the second game of the Blue Jays' twin bill in Baltimore. He fell just shy of a quality start with three earned runs allowed over 5.2 innings, and he'll head into the rematch with the Orioles with a 5.68 ERA and 1.44 WHIP across 44.1 frames at the big-league level this season.
Bowden Francis
#44 RP / Toronto Blue Jays / EXP: 3YRS Height: 6-5 Weight: 220 lb Age: 28 College: None Bats/Throws -/-Fantasy Points by Week
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- 35%
- Start
- 21%
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- NR