# Rays Name Martinez World Series Starter

> Tampa Bay Rays pick Nick Martinez for Game 1 World Series start.
- Title: Rays Name Martinez World Series Starter · Tampa Bay Rays On SI
- Summary: Tampa Bay Rays pick Nick Martinez for Game 1 World Series start. Tampa Bay Rays named Nick Martinez as Game 1 starter for World Series against Milwaukee…
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- Source: Tampa Bay Rays On SI — https://si.com/mlb/rays/onsi/rays-unsurprisingly-announce-nick-martinez-as-game-1-starter-for-world-series
- Published: 2026-10-22T22:32:33+00:00
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- Topics: tampa bay rays, nick martinez, world series, milwaukee brewers, mlb, game 1, al pennant, sports
## Rays in World Series
Tampa Bay Rays back in World Series facing Milwaukee Brewers Friday night.
## Rays AL Pennant Winners
Rays won AL Pennant and felt strong about World Series chances.
## Rays Best Regular Season Record
Rays had best record in league most of season despite Yankees pressure.
## Martinez Named Starter
Rays announce Nick Martinez as Game 1 starter for World Series.
## Rasmussen Rest Concern
Drew Rasmussen would have been short on rest if started Friday.
## Peralta Rest Concern
Freddy Peralta started on short rest in Game 1 didn't make sense.
## Martinez Postseason Performance
Martinez had strong postseason showing with 5.1 innings and 1 run.
## Key takeaway

Tampa Bay Rays named Nick Martinez as Game 1 starter for World Series against Milwaukee Brewers.