Bowden Francis Falls Short of No-Hitter

Bowden Francis of the Toronto Blue Jays delivered a remarkable performance, striking out a career-high 12 batters and carrying a no-hitter into the ninth inning during a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. However, his bid for a no-hitter ended when Taylor Ward hit a leadoff homer in the ninth. Francis threw a total of 117 pitches, with 84 for strikes, and was greeted with a standing ovation from the crowd upon his departure. Vladimir Guerrero Jr. contributed significantly to the win, hitting his 27th homer of the season. The Blue Jays have now won six consecutive games against the Angels and improved their record against them to 5-0 this season. Looking ahead, the team aims to maintain their momentum as they continue their series against the Angels.