Francis Fires Gem, Wagner Gets Three Hits in Major-League Debut as Blue Jays Beat Angels

Francis Fires Gem, Wagner Gets Three Hits in Major-League Debut as Blue Jays Beat Angels
Will Wagner of the Toronto Blue Jays strokes one of three hits in his major-league debut against the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 12, 2024. Jayne-Kamin-Oncea/AP Photo
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Bowden Francis pitched seven dominant innings and Will Wagner got hits in the first three at-bats of his major-league debut as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Los Angeles Angels 4–2 on Monday night.

Leo Jiménez launched his first career home run, and the last-place Blue Jays won the opener of a six-game trip after having lost four of their previous five road games.