Blue Jays Win 4-2, Francis Shines and Wagner Debuts

— The Toronto Blue Jays secured a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night, thanks to a stellar performance from pitcher Bowden Francis, who dominated for seven innings. Will Wagner, making his major league debut, shone brightly by hitting in his first three at-bats, including a double on the first pitch he faced. The win marked a positive start to the Blue Jays' six-game road trip after struggling in their previous outings. Wagner, the son of former All-Star closer Billy Wagner, made history by becoming the fourth player in Blue Jays history to achieve three hits in his debut. His contributions were pivotal, as he helped the team score early with back-to-back doubles from Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Spencer Horwitz in the third inning. The Angels, despite homers from Mickey Moniak and Jo Adell, faced their third loss in four games after a recent series win against the New York Yankees. The Blue Jays' victory was a much-needed boost, especially after losing four of their last five road games. Wagner's impressive debut was a highlight, as he expressed excitement about joining the ranks of elite players like Guerrero and Bo Bichette. Meanwhile, the Blue Jays are also monitoring the recovery of key players, including Bichette, who is rehabbing a calf strain, and RHP Jordan Romano, who is nearing a light throwing program. As the Blue Jays look to build momentum, they will rely on their emerging talents and the return of injured players to improve their standing in the league.