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For the first time in 376 days, the most unhittable starting pitcher in MLB history climbed a big-league mound.
Spencer Strider, he of the big legs and even bigger fastball, made his long-awaited return Wednesday afternoon. Just more than a year removed from reconstructive elbow surgery, the Atlanta Braves righty worked five innings against the Toronto Blue Jays. He tantalized and showed rust, allowing two earned runs while striking out five and earning the loss in a 3-1 defeat. Vladimir Guerrero Jr.