Rays opt for Nick Martinez to open World Series vs. Brewers

By Jorge Castillo · Source: ESPN

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First-time All-Star Nick Martinez was 15-6 for the Rays with a 3.10 ERA over a career-high 180 innings this season. He will start Game 1 of the World Series on the road, where he posted a 2.38 ERA in 94⅔ innings over 16 starts away from home. — Article image accompanying Rays opt for Nick Martinez to open World Series vs. Brewers on WagerUp Sports News.
First-time All-Star Nick Martinez was 15-6 for the Rays with a 3.10 ERA over a career-high 180 innings this season. He will start Game 1 of the World Series on the road, where he posted a 2.38 ERA in 94⅔ innings over 16 starts away from home.

In a bit of a curveball, the Rays will start Nick Martinez, not staff ace Drew Rasmussen, in Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers.

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