Bowden Francis, a right-handed pitcher, is set to take the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays as they aim for their third straight road victory against the Seattle Mariners this Saturday. The game is scheduled to start at 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on Sportsnet ONE and Sportsnet+.
In the previous matchup on Friday night, the Blue Jays claimed a 6-3 victory over the Mariners, with third baseman Addison Barger shining by hitting three doubles and contributing two RBIs. Kevin Gausman, who improved his season record to 3-3, was pivotal in the win, striking out six batters and allowing no walks over 5.1 innings. Jeff Hoffman closed out the game with three strikeouts in the ninth, securing his eighth save of the season.
With this win, the Blue Jays have elevated their record to 18-20, putting them four games behind the New York Yankees in the American League East. Meanwhile, the Mariners, who are leading the AL West with the best record in Major League Baseball since April 7, now hold a 22-15 record following this unexpected loss.
Francis, who enters this game with a 2-5 record and a 5.66 ERA, will be looking to improve his performance on the mound in this critical matchup.
The Blue Jays are showing promising signs as they seek to climb the standings and build momentum. With players like Barger stepping up and Gausman delivering strong outings, there is hope for a positive turnaround in their season.