Misiorowski, Martinez drew World Series Game 1 starts

Martinez entered with a 3.00 postseason ERA.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 53m1 min read

Tom Verducci and @Ken_Rosenthal talk about tonight’s Game 1 starters, Jacob Misiorowski and Nick Martinez 📺: World Seri Via @MLBONFOX on X

What happened: Jacob Misiorowski took the opener on 11 days' rest. Nick Martinez's assignment gave the Game 2 starter an extra day of rest.

Why it matters: Game 1 opened a best-of-seven championship series. Martinez's start also changed the rotation order used earlier in the postseason.

By the numbers: Entering Game 1, Martinez had allowed three runs in nine postseason innings. Misiorowski had struck out 11 with a 3.24 postseason ERA.

What to watch: Game 2 is scheduled for Saturday.

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