Estrada like ‘old self’ in big start for Toronto

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BALTIMORE — Blue Jays manager John Gibbons seemed to sense Marco Estrada would return to form Monday night at Camden Yards. He was right.

After Estrada had allowed five or more earned runs in back-to-back starts after not doing so in his first 20 outings, the righty stifled the Orioles’ power-hitting lineup in a 5-1 victory. Estrada held the Orioles to one run on four hits over seven-plus innings, just his second time completing seven innings since June 5.

As Toronto attempts to hold onto its American League East lead over the final month of the regular season for its second straight division title, Estrada will be a crucial member of the rotation. When the Blue Jays held onto their division lead last year, Estrada’s performance down the stretch was pivotal. Over his …

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