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Yankees' Tanaka sharp in 1st start off DL

Noah K. Murray / USA TODAY Sports

It was business as usual on Sunday for New York Yankees right-hander Masahiro Tanaka, who hardly looked like a man who hadn't pitched in the big leagues in over two months. 

Tanaka allowed one run off five hits and struck out four Toronto Blue Jays in 5 1/3 innings of work, before surrendering the ball to the bullpen after reaching his 70-pitch limit. 

The 25-year-old had been sidelined since July 8 after suffering a torn elbow ligament, that he opted to rest rather than undergo surgery. 

Tanaka is scheduled to make one more start this season. 

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