Robbie Ray gets nod in Game 1 against Jacob Misiorowski, Brewers
News to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for October 3, 2026.
Milwaukee, Wisconsin - October 2: Robbie Ray, the San Diego Padres' left-handed pitcher, has been selected to start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Initially, Michael King was slated to start Game 1, with Nick Pivetta taking the mound in Game 2 and Walker Buehler potentially starting Game 3 if necessary.
However, after San Diego's swift two-game sweep of the Cubs, the Padres had the opportunity to rest and strategize before facing the top-seeded Brewers. Manager Craig Stammen and his team evaluated the rotation, leading to the decision to start trade deadline acquisition Robbie Ray, known for his experience and impressive career statistics.
Ray, who had a 3.08 ERA with the Giants in 2021, is geared to pitch four innings, allowing the Padres' bullpen to handle the rest of the game. The Padres' strong offense and home-field advantage at Petco Park in the Wild Card Series further bolster their chances of advancing to the NL Championship Series.
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