Hernandez looks sharp in Class A rehab start

New York Yankees right-hander Orlando Hernandez pitched fourshutout innings in a rehab start for Class A Tampa on Tuesday.

Hernandez, out since July 14 with discomfort in his right elbowand minor back spasms, allowed one hit and walked a batter. He threw31 of 48 pitches for strikes with his fastball topping out at 92 mphagainst Dunedin.

"He threw well with no pain," said Billy Connors, the Yankees vicepresident of player development. "We're very happy that there was nopain."

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