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

Stroman, 34, made three appearances prior to going on the injured list. He surrendered 12 runs (all earned) on 12 hits and seven walks. He struck out seven of the 47 batters he faced. Over the previous three seasons, Stroman had compiled a 106 ERA+ and a 2.37 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 82 appearances.