Juan Francisco continued his strong start to Grapefruit League play Thursday, smashing a solo homer in a loss to the Tigers. The blast came off of Brayan Villarreal in the seventh inning. Francisco is now batting .370 with two homers, two doubles and five RBI over his first 27 spring at-bats. The 25-year-old is expected to represent the strong side of a platoon with Chris Johnson at third base this season.