Left: In this Sept. 3, 2010 Yankees relief pitcher Mariano...

Left: In this Sept. 3, 2010 Yankees relief pitcher Mariano Rivera throws in the top of the ninth inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. Right: Johan Santana of the New York Mets pitches against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field on April 5, 2012.

Finally. The baseball season is here.

The Mets started off the season Thursday with their home opener at Citi Field and their first win as they beat the Atlanta Braves 1-0. And the Yankees will take the field for their first game Friday in Tampa Bay.

Are you a Mets or Yankees fan?

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