Sports Briefs: Cross-country summer series returns to Crescenta Valley Park

Crescenta Valley summer cross-country series

Crescenta Valley High cross-country coach Mark Evans released his annual summer cross-country race schedule with three dates taking place within the next month’s time.

All races are scheduled for Crescenta Valley Park with the first taking place today, followed by July 26 and Aug. 9.

There is a two-kilometer race first at 6 p.m. followed by a three-mile competition at 6:25 p.m. All ages and ability levels are encouraged.

The cost per person is $5 and each competitor will be timed. The races will be hosted by the Crescenta Valley cross-country team.

Estrada’s struggles continue on mound

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marco Estrada, a former Glendale Community College player, didn’t factor into the decision in Toronto’s 7-6 road loss against the Detroit Tigers on Sunday.

The right-hander went 2 2/3 innings, yielding four runs (all earned) on five hits and four walks in a 94-pitch outing.

Toronto scored three runs in the first inning before Detroit scored three in the bottom of the frame.

Estrada is 4-6 with a 5.33 earned-run average.

“I obviously do have to command the ball a little bit better. Especially my off-speed stuff,” Estrada told mlb.com. “I’ve been struggling with my changeup. Today, I didn’t really throw too many for strikes.”

Huh in John Deere Classic

John Huh, a Crescenta Valley High graduate, didn’t make the cut at the John Deere Classic at TPC Deere Run in Silvis, Ill..

Huh began the event Thursday with a one-under-par 70 before carding a 75 on Friday to finish at 145. The cut was 140.

Bryson DeChambeau won the tournament with a 266, besting Patrick Rodgers by one stroke.