The Tampa Bay Rays named right-hander Nick Martinez as their starter for Game 1 of the World Series on Friday.
"When Nick pitches, we win," Rays manager Kevin Cash said Thursday, according to Michael Bier of Foul Territory. "Excited to hand Nick the ball Game 1 and we'll go from there."
Cash added that the team wanted to prioritize giving extra rest to Drew Rasmussen and Freddy Peralta, who were also Game 1 options.
Martinez last appeared in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series against the Cleveland Guardians. The 36-year-old earned the win after allowing one earned run on two hits in 5 1/3 innings.
Jacob Misiorowski will start Game 1 for the Brewers.
