Rays’ Nick Martinez Credits Aggressive Approach For Exceptional Season
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- Sports Money Rays’ Nick Martinez Credits Aggressive Approach For Exceptional Season By Tom Layberger,
- “If he’s not the best pitcher this season, he’s definitely top three,” said teammate Yandy Diaz, who blasted a pair of homers against the Angels on Friday evening in support of Martinez’s latest victory.
- The win at Tropicana Field against the Angels completed a month in which he went 3-0 with a 1.52 ERA in five starts.
Sports Money Rays’ Nick Martinez Credits Aggressive Approach For Exceptional Season By Tom Layberger,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about college football and sports in the Tampa Bay region.Follow Author May 31, 2026, 10:05pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.ST PETERSBURG, FLORIDA - Nick Martinez of the Tampa Bay Rays delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Tropicana Field on May 29, 2026 in St Petersburg, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)Getty ImagesHow consistent has Nick Martinez been for the Tampa Bay Rays this season? How about allowing two or fewer runs in each of his 11 starts through the end of May?
“If he’s not the best pitcher this season, he’s definitely top three,” said teammate Yandy Diaz, who blasted a pair of homers against the Angels on Friday evening in support of Martinez’s latest victory. “He’s been great for us the entire year.”