# Padres Start Ray in NLDS Game 1

> Padres name Robbie Ray to start NLDS Game 1 against Brewers.
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- Summary: Padres name Robbie Ray to start NLDS Game 1 against Brewers. Padres select Robbie Ray as Game 1 starter for NLDS after trade deadline acquisition.
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## Padres name Ray for NLDS Game 1
Padres give veteran left-hander Robbie Ray the ball to start National League Division Series Game 1 against Brewers on Saturday.

> I was excited to get Game 1
## Ray's postseason experience
Ray has 0-3 record with 7.43 ERA in six playoff games, including two starts, since his last postseason appearance on October 15, 2022.
## Brewers' lefty weakness
Brewers bat .245 against left-handers versus .264 against right-handers, with a .033 slugging percentage difference versus lefties.
## Manager Stammen's confidence
Manager Craig Stammen believes Ray can handle the Brewers' lineup but notes his tendency to be erratic when not throwing strikes.

> I think he's going to do well against this lineup
## Ray's recent performance
Ray faced Brewers once this season, pitching four innings with two runs, two hits, three walks, and four strikeouts on August 12.
## Trade deadline acquisition
Padres acquired Ray from Giants at trade deadline in exchange for two top-10 prospects, with Ray going 3-2 and 5.02 ERA in nine starts.
## Next game plans
Padres will start Michael King for Game 2 on Sunday, with Nick Pivetta potentially starting Game 3 on Tuesday.
## Key takeaway

Padres select Robbie Ray as Game 1 starter for NLDS after trade deadline acquisition.