Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4
The Guardians are turning to a bullpen game after Shawn Armstrong allowed just one hit in 5.1 scoreless postseason innings.
- On Friday, the Cleveland Guardians will use relief pitcher Shawn Armstrong as an opener against the Tampa Bay Rays, who will start Nick Martinez in ALCS Game 4 at Progressive Field.
- Drafted by the organization in 2011, Armstrong made his MLB debut four years later before embarking on a journeyman career that included time with several teams, ultimately returning to Cleveland this season.
- In these playoffs, Armstrong has pitched 5.1 scoreless innings with five strikeouts, allowing just one hit. He previously pitched for the Rays in 2022 and 2023 playoffs without allowing a run.
- Due to weather concerns, both teams delayed pitching announcements. Rain is expected in Cleveland for most of Friday, but a window between 8-11 p.m. ET may allow officials to complete the game.
- Following a 3-2 victory in Game 3, Cleveland leads the best-of-seven series 2-1. Martinez faces them after starting in the Division Series, setting up a pivotal matchup for the Guardians.
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Guardians to open with Shawn Armstrong; Rays start Nick Martinez in AL
Cleveland Guardians pitcher Shawn Armstrong throws against the Tampa Bay Rays during the seventh inning in Game 2 of an American League Championship Series baseball game in St. Petersburg, Fla. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
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