Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis looks at his grip on the baseball as he throws a pitching session during spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Monday, February 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette
March 15, 2025 - 1:30 PM
JUPITER, Fla. - Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis gave up three earned runs over 3 2/3 innings in Toronto's 9-5 pre-season loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
Francis, a favourite to land the fifth spot in Toronto's starting rotation, allowed seven hits and had five strikeouts.
The Cardinals (9-11) outhit the Blue Jays 16-10.
Brendon Little (1-1) absorbed the loss for Toronto (12-8).
Andre Pallante (2-0) worked five innings for the victory.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 15, 2025.
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