Bowden Francis rolling along nicely for the Toronto Blue Jays
ARLINGTON, Texas — 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.