Toronto Blue Jays drop 9-5 decision to St. Louis Cardinals in pre-season play
Mar 15, 2025 | 1:31 PM
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).
