Martinez rewards Rays' confidence with stellar ALCS start
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What happened
CLEVELAND -- With three types of fastballs (four-seamer, cutter and sinker) and a devastating changeup, Nick Martinez has used his vast arsenal to pitch his way to success all season. So the Rays were confident in the 36-year-old right-hander to try to help tie up the American League Championship Series.
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