Nick Pivetta Named Opening Day Starter

Nick Pivetta will start for the San Diego Padres on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers on March 26, after a standout season with a career-best ERA of 2.87. He is the fourth consecutive Opening Day starter for the Padres and aims to help the team reach the postseason for the third year in a row. Despite previous concerns over arm fatigue during Spring Training, Pivetta’s recent performance has reassured fans about his capability to pitch well. As he faces lefty Tarik Skubal, optimism surrounds his potential to dominate the Tigers lineup.

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