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Toronto Blue Jays ace Kevin Gausman makes some surprising comments on Bowden Francis after loss
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The Toronto Blue Jays last two losses came with pitcher Bowden Francis on the mound and ace Kevin Gausman had a few things to say about the young pitcher.
The Blue Jays have been on fire lately but in their last 12 games they have only lost three times in which every game had Bowden Francis on the mound which is why he has faced so much criticism.
Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman speaks on Bowden Francis
After the Blue Jays loss to the Twins last night which is their first loss since Francis was on the mound against the Phillies, Gausman came to his defense stating that even young sensation Paul Skenes actually has more starts that Francis.
«When we want to talk about early struggles or learning the game or understanding your game, understanding what the league is trying to do to you, he has less time than Paul Skenes,» -Gausman
Even veteran pitcher Chris Bassitt has his own to say about the situation stating that he believes Francis will still have a great season he is still learning a lot and that always takes time.
«I still think he's going to have a great year. He's just learning the game, learning how to prep before a game, what to look for, his zones to put his pitches in. It's more the learning curve we're seeing than anything else.» -Bassitt
While Francis has definitely shown signs of greatness as a starting pitcher in the MLB, mostly last season when he had an incredible second half of the season, it is because of that the Blue Jays are still so high of him.
Francis is probably happy that his two teammates are defending him in the media after another brutal loss but at the same time, something needs to give and turn around at some point.
Clearly Francis has it in him to be better but for some reason thing are simply not clicking this season on the mound which is why his numbers are so brutal right now with a 6.12 ERA in 60.1 innings pitched.
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