Bowden Francis loses no-hitter

Bowden Francis of the Toronto Blue Jays came agonizingly close to achieving only the second no-hitter in franchise history during a game against the Los Angeles Angels, taking a no-hitter into the ninth inning before giving up a home run to Taylor Ward. Despite this setback, Francis delivered a dominant performance, striking out a career-high 12 batters and throwing 117 pitches, 84 for strikes. The 28-year-old pitcher received a standing ovation from the crowd of 34,011 upon being replaced after the ninth inning. This victory marked the Blue Jays' sixth consecutive win over the Angels, with Vladimir Guerrero Jr. also contributing with a home run. Francis's recent performances have earned him American League Player of the Week honors, as he continues to solidify his role in the starting rotation. The only no-hitter in Blue Jays history was pitched by Dave Stieb in 1990.