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Padres tab Ray to start Game 1 of NLDS vs. Brewers

San Diego skipper Craig Stammen has decided to hand the ball to veteran southpaw Robbie Ray for the opening matchup of the National League Division Series against Milwaukee on Saturday evening. Stammen pointed to the pitcher's composure in hostile environments and ability to handle high-pressure postseason atmospheres as key factors in bypassing alternatives like Walker Buehler or a relief-pitching strategy.

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