Bowden Francis Strikes Out Seven in Loss to Orioles
by Jesse Garcia | Blue Jays Correspondent | Thu, Aug 8th 7:57am EDT
Bowden Francis allowed two earned runs over five innings while striking out seven in the Blue Jays' 7-3 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact:
Despite a decent strikeout count, Francis's performance was marred by allowing three hits and a walk, contributing to his season-long struggles with a 5.44 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP. His season metrics, including a 7.8 K/9 and a 5.49 FIP, suggest that while he can rack up strikeouts, his overall effectiveness is limited by his high rate of runs allowed. Fantasy managers should view Francis as a risky play, primarily useful in deeper leagues or as a streaming option when matchups are favorable. His inconsistency and high ERA are significant deterrents for standard league usage.
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