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Archer makes final tuneup in intrasquad game

PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Despite weather concerns, Chris Archer managed to get in a final tuneup on Tuesday in advance of his Opening Day start against the Blue Jays on Sunday at Tropicana Field.

On a back field at Charlotte Sports Park, Archer pitched against teammates in an intrasquad game. The right-hander allowed no runs on six hits and a walk while striking out three in four innings.

Heading into the day, Archer and a host of teammates had been scheduled to play in a Minor League game against a Twins affiliate at 1 p.