BOWDEN FRANCIS NEWS

Blanks BoSox in no-decision 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.

Impact 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.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Bowden Francis tosses five scoreless innings | 09/24/2024 Bowden Francis tosses five scoreless innings and strikes out four batters against the Red Sox

SEPTEMBER 25 • MLB.COM

Logs seventh-straight quality start 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.

Impact 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 starts.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Bowden Francis' outing against the Rangers | 09/18/2024 The data behind Bowden Francis' outing

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis strikes out six in six strong frames | 09/18/2024 Bowden Francis tosses six strong innings, striking out six batters in his stellar outing against the Rangers

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis strikes out Wyatt Langford | 09/18/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 19 • MLB.COM

After losing no-hit bid, Jays' Bowden Francis takes on Rangers Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has been outstanding since joining the starting rotation last month, and he’ll try to stay on...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SUNHERALD.COM

After losing no-hit bid, Jays' Bowden Francis takes on Rangers Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has been outstanding since joining the starting rotation last month, and he’ll try to stay on...

SEPTEMBER 18 • KANSASCITY.COM

After losing no-hit bid, Jays' Bowden Francis takes on Rangers Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has been outstanding since joining the starting rotation last month, and he’ll try to stay on...

SEPTEMBER 18 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

After losing no-hit bid, Jays' Bowden Francis takes on Rangers Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has been outstanding since joining the starting rotation last month, and he’ll try to stay on...

SEPTEMBER 18 • SACBEE.COM

Bowden Francis rolling along nicely for the Toronto Blue Jays

When the Toronto Blue Jays traded Yusei Kikuchi to Houston, it created an opening for Bowden Francis

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays' Bowden Francis climbs the learning curve following two near no-hitters No Jay experienced more heartache than Dave Stieb. He finally exorcised the no-hit demons, a path Bowden Francis has forged and may conquer.

SEPTEMBER 14 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Blue Jays' Bowden Francis rides bike home after nearly throwing no-hitter Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis was caught on camera riding his bike home after his near-no-hitter against the New York Mets.

SEPTEMBER 13 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Blue Jays' Bowden Francis climbs the learning curve following two near no-hitters No Jay experienced more heartache than Dave Stieb. He finally exorcised the no-hit demons, a path Bowden Francis has forged and may conquer.

SEPTEMBER 12 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Mets spoil Bowden Francis' no-hit bid, rally past Blue Jays Francisco Lindor ended Bowden Francis’s no-hitter with a leadoff homer to ignite a six-run ninth inning as the visiting New York Mets defeat...

SEPTEMBER 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Bowden Francis' strong stretch of hitless innings | 09/11/2024 Take a look at Bowden Francis throwing hitless innings in his recent starts

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis' outing against the Mets | 09/11/2024 The data behind Bowden Francis' outing

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis carries no-no into the 8th | 09/11/2024 Bowden Francis retires the side in the 7th inning with his no-hitter still intact

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

John Schneider on Bowden Francis' near no-no, loss | 09/11/2024 John Schneider discusses Bowden Francis losing another no-hit bid in the 9th inning and his impressive start despite the Blue Jays' loss

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Sean Manaea tips his cap to Bowden Francis | 09/11/2024 After Bowden Francis' eight-plus innings of one-hit ball against the Mets, Sean Manaea tips his cap to Francis

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis' no-hit bid ends in the 9th | 09/11/2024 Bowden Francis' bid for a no-hitter ends in the top of the 9th with a home run off the bat of Francisco Lindor

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis flirts with a no-hitter vs. Mets | 09/11/2024 Bowden Francis throws eight hitless innings against the Mets before allowing a homer in the top of the 9th

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis on eight no-hit innings | 09/11/2024 Bowden Francis discusses throwing eight no-hit innings, making the most of the rest of his starts this season and more

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Bowden Francis flirts with a no-hitter vs. Mets | 09/11/2024 Bowden Francis throws eight hitless innings against the Mets before allowing a homer in the top of the 9th

SEPTEMBER 12 • MLB.COM

Loses no-hitter in the ninth Francis allowed one run on one hit and walk over eight innings Wednesday in a no-decision against the Mets. He struck out one.

Impact It's the second time in Francis' last four starts that he's lost a no-hitter on a ninth-inning home run. 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, holding opponents to just one hit over seven or more innings in four of his last six outings -- he's posted a 1.25 ERA in that span (43 innings). 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.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE