Oct 12, 2009 | The News Tribune
Phillies will give Pedro first playoff start since 2004 tonight
Pedro Martinez is getting the ball and the call in another big game. Philadelphia manager Charlie Manuel chose the aging right-hander over J.A. Happ and Joe Blanton, who made cameo appearances out of the bullpen Thursday, to face the Colorado Rockies in Game 3 of their NL playoff series tonight weather permitting.
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