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Masahiro Tanaka, New York Take On Chris Archer, Tampa Bay On Opening Day

Spring training is now in the rear view as  New York begins the season on the road at Tropicana Field Sunday where they will take on the Tampa Bay.

New York will send right-hander Masahiro Tanaka to the mound while Tampa Bay will send right-hander Chris Archer to the mound.  "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/player/547888/masahiro-tanaka http://m.mlb.com/player/502042/chris-archer

Masahiro Tanaka had a great spring as he had a record of 3-1 with an earn run average of 0.38. "according to http://m.yankees.mlb.com/player/547888/masahiro-tanaka

Chris Archer meanwhile had a record of 1-0 with a 1.98 earn run average during the spring. "according to http://m.mlb.com/player/502042/chris-archer

Will New York's offense be able to produce runs and back up Masahiro Tanaka's first start of the season and get a win on opening day? Will Tampa Bay's offense be able to produce runs facing  Masahiro Tanaka who only had one loss during spring training? 

First pitch is set for 1:10 pm. The game will be televised on ESPN. "according to http://www.espn.com/mlb/schedule