Jays' Bowden Francis tries to slow Kyle Schwarber, Phils

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Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Bowden Francis aims to carry his success of August into September against the visiting Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday afternoon.

A repeat effort would help the Blue Jays (67-73) avoid being swept in the two-game set.

The Phillies (82-56) overcame a 6-1 deficit to defeat the Blue Jays 10-9 on Tuesday on Kyle Schwarber's ninth-inning, three-ru