Argonauts lose first game of CFL season 20-7, Stampeders earn first home win
CALGARY — The Calgary Stampeders handed the Toronto Argonauts their first loss and won their first home game of the season in a 20-7 victory Friday.
The Stampeders (3-5) avoided falling to 2-6 to start a season for the first time since 2004 and halted the winning streak of the defending Grey Cup champions (6-1).
Stampeders’ quarterback Jake Maier was a tidy 22-for-24 in passing for 149 yards and no interceptions. Tommy Stevens and Michael Griffin scored Calgary’s touchdowns.
Rene Paredes kicked field goals from 42 and 45 yards and contributed a pair of convert points in front of an announced 19,234 at McMahon Stadium.