Blue Jays blank Guardians, 5-0

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The Toronto Blue Jays jumped out to an early lead and Bowden Francis pitched four strong innings of relief en route to a 5-0 victory over the visiting Cleveland Guardians on Saturday afternoon.

Francis (3-2) allowed four hits and struck out two as the Blue Jays gained a split of the first two games of the three-game series.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa had two hits and an RBI for To