Marcus Stroman lit up the Yankees, in the clubhouse and on the mound. Returning from a knee injury that sidelined him for 2 1/2 months, the 34-year-old right-hander resumed his pregame routine of lighting a scented candle in his stall Sunday morning to set the mood.

Marcus Stroman pitches 5.0 innings for Yankees in successful comeback from knee inflammation in start vs. Athletics

After nearly three months on the sidelines due to left knee inflammation, Marcus Stroman made his long-awaited return to the mound for the Yankees on Sunday. He tossed five innings in a 12-5 win over the Oakland A’s,