Estrada struggles as Jays lose to Philly 8-3; Morales sets Toronto homer record
TORONTO — Hampered by a back injury, Marco Estrada struggled through his start on Sunday.
Estrada (7-10) surrendered five earned runs on seven hits and walked four over parts of just three innings as the Toronto Blue Jays fell 8-3 to the Philadelphia Phillies.
“I just wasn’t making pitches, had no command of my fastball or changeup,” said Estrada. “Threw some OK curveballs, but for the most part, I just had no idea where the ball was going.”
Estrada left his July 3 start against the Mets after just a third of an inning and landed on the 10-day disabled list with a left glute strain, but says he doesn’t plan on missing time with his nagging back ailment.