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Toronto Blue Jays drop 9-5 decision to St. Louis Cardinals in pre-season play

JUPITER — Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis gave up three earned runs over 3 2/3 innings in Toronto's 9-5 pre-season loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.
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Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Bowden Francis looks at his grip on the baseball as he throws a pitching session during spring training in Dunedin, Fla., on Monday, February 17, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

JUPITER — Blue Jays starter Bowden Francis gave up three earned runs over 3 2/3 innings in Toronto's 9-5 pre-season loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on Saturday.

Francis, a favourite to land the fifth spot in Toronto's starting rotation, allowed seven hits and had five strikeouts.

The Cardinals (9-11) outhit the Blue Jays 16-10.

Brendon Little (1-1) absorbed the loss for Toronto (12-8).

Andre Pallante (2-0) worked five innings for the victory.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 15, 2025.

The Canadian Press

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