After Taylor Ward offered a critical take on Toronto right-hander Bowden Francis’ latest strong start, fellow Blue Jays starter Chris Bassitt showed his support for his teammate. Francis struck out a career-high 12 in Toronto’s 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday.
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis throws during ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024. Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., right, congratulates pitcher Bowden Francis , left, after Francis nearly pitched a no-hitter against the Los Angeles Angels during ninth-inning baseball game action in Toronto, Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
The 28-year-old Francis was named AL Player of the Week last week after going 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA in two starts. In the first of those, he pitched seven innings in a road win over the Angels on Aug. 12, allowing one run and one hit while striking out eight.“I thought that everything was hittable,” Ward said of Francis after the loss. “Maybe to other guys he made better pitches. A lot of guys were talking about his split and that being on. But personally, I didn’t think it was anything special.
While Francis was being interviewed from the dugout during the television broadcast of Sunday’s game, Bassitt stood over his teammate’s shoulderToronto had won all six meetings with the Angels heading into Sunday’s finale for the season series, allowing two runs or fewer in every game. The Blue Jays have won 10 of their past 12 against the Angels, dating to last season.
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