Nick Martinez to start game one of the 2026 World Series

Nick Martinez takes the mound tomorrow night…

By Adam Sanford · Yahoo

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 8:33 PM

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Nick Martinez will start Game 1 of the 2026 World Series for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Martinez will face Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Jacob Misiorowski in the opening matchup.
Game 1 is scheduled to take place on Friday night at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee.

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The Tampa Bay Rays have selected 36-year-old right-handed pitcher Nick Martinez to start Game 1 of the 2026 World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. The opening game of the Fall Classic is scheduled for Friday night at 8 p.m. ET in Milwaukee.

Martinez, a former Cincinnati Reds pitcher, joined the Rays seeking an opportunity to serve as a starting pitcher. He will face Brewers starter Jacob Misiorowski in the opener, as both franchises compete to secure their first World Series title in franchise history.

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