Rays opt for Martinez over Rasmussen
The Rays have chosen Nick Martinez to start Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers, not staff ace Drew Rasmussen.
Last verified 2026-10-23 01:58 UTC
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Key facts
- The Rays will start Nick Martinez in Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers.
- The game begins at 8 p.m. ET on Friday in Milwaukee.
- Jacob Misiorowski will start for the Brewers.
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3 cited sources: ESPN, Yahoo Sports, MLB.com
Verified update
The Rays have decided to start Nick Martinez in Game 1 of the World Series against the Brewers, according to ESPN. This decision comes as a surprise, as staff ace Drew Rasmussen was expected to start. The game begins at 8 p.
m. ET on Friday in Milwaukee. The Brewers will be led by Jacob Misiorowski, who made a notable gaffe while previewing the game, mentioning Pokémon.
The Rays' decision to start Martinez over Rasmussen is a significant one, and it will be interesting to see how it affects the outcome of the game.
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