In 1922 Francis went 7-18 for the sixth-place Senators (including an 0-3 relief mark);
his 4.28 ERA was the best of his career.
(JFC)
FROM THE BASEBALL CHRONOLOGY
»September 24, 1923:
Detroit pitcher Ray Francis, with a 3–0 lead over the Yankees, issues a bases loaded walk to Babe Ruth, but hangs on for the victory.
»May 5, 1925:
Everett Scott is benched by New York manager Miller Huggins, ending his record 1,307-game playing streak. Pee Wee Wanninger replaces him at SS in the 6–2 loss to the A's. Scott will soon go to Washington on waivers. The Yanks send lefty P Ray Francis to the Red Sox for OF Bobby Veach and P Alex Ferguson. The two will be waived together in August.