Armstrong to Open for Guardians in ALCS Game 4; Martinez Starts for Rays
Shawn Armstrong will be the opener for the Cleveland Guardians, and Nick Martinez will start for the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 4 of the AL Championship Series.
Dothan, AL, October 16, 2026 —
Shawn Armstrong will serve as the opener for the Cleveland Guardians in Game 4 of the American League Championship Series, while Nick Martinez is set to start for the Tampa Bay Rays, according to the available information.
The pitching assignments identify different roles for the two teams. Armstrong is designated as Cleveland’s opener; Martinez is listed as Tampa Bay’s starter. No additional details were provided about how long either pitcher is expected to work, who may follow Armstrong, or whether the plans could change.
The information provided does not include the date or location of Game 4, the series score, either pitcher’s recent performance, or the teams’ broader pitching plans. It also does not specify why the clubs selected these assignments. No comments from the teams or players were included.
For now, the announced matchup places Armstrong in the opening role for Cleveland and Martinez on the mound to start for Tampa Bay. Further details about the game and each team’s plans were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.
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