When the Toronto Blue Jays traded Yusei Kikuchi to Houston, it created an opening for Bowden Francis. The right-hander certainly has made the most of the opportunity. Francis is 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA in his last seven starts. He has allowed just 16 hits in 48 innings in the dazzling stretch.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis collects the ball as he works against the New York Mets during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024. Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis works against the New York Mets during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.
Francis returns to the mound on Wednesday night at Texas. He is 8-4 with a 3.50 ERA in 25 games, including his first 11 starts in the majors.
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