Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis named American League Player of the Week

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been named the American League Player of the Week.

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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been named the American League Player of the Week.

The 28-year-old right-hander went 2-0 last week with a 0.64 earned-run average while allowing four hits with no walks and posting 15 strikeouts.

He pitched seven strong innings in both his starts, a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday and a 1-0 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been named the American League Player of the Week. Francis throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Melissa Tamez
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis has been named the American League Player of the Week. Francis throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago Cubs, in Chicago, Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP-Melissa Tamez

It’s the first Player of the Week award for Francis and the third for the Blue Jays this season.

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. earned the honour on July 1 and August 5.

Philadelphia shortstop Trea Turner won the National League’s award after hitting .476 with a homer and four RBIs in five games last week.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 19, 2024.

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