Bowden Francis of the Blue Jays is once again working on a no-hitter. Wednesday afternoon saw the Mets draw just one walk, but only one strikeout as well through seven innings. At 102 pitches, he might not come out for the eighth.

In his six previous starts, he allowed one hit three times, giving up just 15 hits in 40 innings.

The Blue Jays lead the Mets 1-0 in the bottom of the seventh in Toronto.

Update: Francis comes out for the eighth. Yes!

Update: Francis throws five pitches to get all three batters in the eighth, and he’ll take the no-no to the ninth. He’s giving the defense a work out, and so far the Blue Jays fielders have been up to the task.