AUGUST 19 • MLB.COM
BOWDEN FRANCIS #44 - PITCHER - TORONTO BLUE JAYS
8-5 W-L •
0.93 WHIP •
3.30 ERA
8-5 W-L
0.93 WHIP
3.30 ERA
Bowden Francis is named AL Player of the Week | 08/19/2024 Bowden Francis is named AL Player of the Week after pitching 14 innings while striking out 15 and allowing four hits in his two starts
Bowden Francis, Joey Loperfido lift Jays over Cubs 1-0 Bowden Francis held the host Chicago Cubs to three hits over seven innings, and Joey Loperfido’s homer made the difference in the Toronto Bl...
AUGUST 18 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Bowden Francis leaves bases loaded in 4th | 08/18/2024 Bowden Francis strikes out Dansby Swanson to leave the bases loaded in the bottom of the 4th inning
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis' outing against the Cubs | 08/18/2024 The data behind Bowden Francis' outing
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis hurled a gem and Joey Loperfido hit his first home run for the Jays in their 1-0 win over the Cubs While the Toronto Blue Jays lost the s...
AUGUST 18 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Stellar again in win 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.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Bowden Francis whiffs seven Cubs | 08/18/2024 Bowden Francis strikes out seven Cubs over his seven scoreless innings of work in his start against Chicago
AUGUST 18 • MLB.COM
An unbowed Bowden Francis shines at Wrigley Field in preventing a Blue Jays sweep Toronto's first visit to Wrigley Field in seven years proved memorable, capped off by Sunday's series finale that was close and competitive.
AUGUST 18 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Bowden Francis throws 7 scoreless innings as Blue Jays shut out Cubs 1-0
Rookie Joey Loperfido homered, Bowden Francis threw seven scoreless innings, and the Toronto Blue Jays shut out the Chicago Cubs 1-0 on SundayAUGUST 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bowden Francis' impressive outing | 08/12/2024 Bowden Francis strikes out eight across seven innings of one-run, one-hit ball against the Angels
AUGUST 13 • MLB.COM
Spins gem against Halos 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.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays' Bowden Francis mows down Angels in 4-2 win Bowden Francis retired 21 of the 22 batters he faced in seven innings and Will Wagner had a sparkling major league debut, leading the Toront...
AUGUST 13 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Francis fires gem, Wagner gets 3 hits in MLB debut as Blue Jays beat Angels 4-2
Bowden Francis pitched seven dominant innings and Will Wagner got hits in the first three at-bats of his major league debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2AUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fans seven in no-decision 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.
Impact 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 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.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Bowden Francis' outing against the Orioles | 08/07/2024 The data behind Bowden Francis' outing
AUGUST 8 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis strikes out seven over five innings | 08/07/2024 Bowden Francis allows two runs and strikes out seven batters over five innings in his start against the Orioles
AUGUST 8 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis strikes out Coby Mayo | 08/07/2024 Bowden Francis fans Coby Mayo to end the top of the 2nd inning by striking out the side
AUGUST 8 • MLB.COM
Bowden Francis, Blue Jays bid for repeat performance vs. Orioles Right-hander Bowden Francis will try to defeat the Baltimore Orioles again on Wednesday night and help the host Toronto Blue Jays clinch a s...
AUGUST 7 • THESTATE.COM
Slated to start Wednesday Francis is listed as the Blue Jays' scheduled starting pitcher for Wednesday's home game against the Orioles, Shi Davidi of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact 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.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs win in Game 2 of twin bill Francis (4-2) earned the win in the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two batters over 5.2 in...
Impact Francis was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo earlier Monday in order to serve as Toronto's starter in the second game of the twin bill. The right-hander gave up three runs on two homers over his first two innings but managed to settle down after that, pitching into the sixth frame and falling one out shy of a quality start. Francis had come out of the bullpen for 13 of his previous 16 big-league outings this season, though he started in four of his six appearances in Triple-A and dominated with a 0.93 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 24:3 K:BB over 19.1 frames. With Yusei Kikuchi traded to Houston on Monday, Francis figures to stick in the rotation, and he's tentatively slated to face the Yankees in New York this weekend.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Grabs win in Game 2 of twin bill Francis (4-2) earned the win in the second game of Monday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, allowing three runs on six hits and one walk while striking out two batters over 5.2 in...
Impact Francis was recalled from Triple-A Buffalo earlier Monday in order to serve as Toronto's starter in the second game of the twin bill. The right-hander gave up three runs on two homers over his first two innings but managed to settle down after that, pitching into the sixth frame and falling one out shy of a quality start. Francis had come out of the bullpen for 13 of his previous 16 big-league outings this season, though he started in four of his six appearances in Triple-A and dominated with a 0.93 ERA, 0.58 WHIP and 24:3 K:BB over 19.1 frames. With Yusei Kikuchi traded to Houston on Monday, Francis figures to stick in the rotation, and he's tentatively slated to face the Yankees in New York this weekend.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Blue Jays recall Bowden Francis, option Yariel Rodríguez, among other moves Prior to game two of Monday’s doublehe...
JULY 29 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM
Recalled for start The Blue Jays recalled Francis from Triple-A Buffalo on Monday, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Francis will start the second game of Monday's doubleheader in Baltimore. He threw 75 pitches in his last start with Buffalo and will be on normal rest, so Francis should be good for 85-to-90 or so pitches against the Orioles.
JULY 29 • ROTOWIRE
Confirmed for Monday's nightcap Francis will be called up from Triple-A Buffalo to start Game 2 of Monday's doubleheader at Baltimore, Arden Zwelling of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Francis made his previous start for Buffalo on Wednesday, and he'll take the ball on regular rest in Monday's twin bill. The right-hander has a 5.82 ERA over 38.2 major-league innings this season, but he's been lights out at Triple-A with a 0.93 ERA, .058 WHIP and 24:3 K:BB across 19.1 frames.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Likely to start during doubleheader Francis is likely to get a start during Monday's doubleheader versus the Orioles, Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Yariel Rodriguez is tentatively lined up to pitch whichever game Francis doesn't start. Francis has tossed nine scoreless innings in a 13:1 K:BB in two starts since being optioned to Triple-A Buffalo and would be on normal rest Monday. He has been less effective during his time in the majors this year with a 5.82 ERA covering three starts and 13 relief outings.
JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE
