TORONTO –
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis has pitched eight no-hit innings against the Los Angeles Angels.
Francis has walked three and hit a batter while striking out a career-high 12. He has thrown 111 pitches, 81 for strikes.
Left-hander Genesis Cabrera was warming for the Blue Jays in the top of the eighth.
The 28-year-old Francis was named American League Player of the Week last week after going 2-0 with a 0.64 ERA in two starts. In the first of those, he pitched seven innings in a road win over the Angels on Aug. 12.
The Blue Jays lead the Angels 2-0 on Saturday.