The Tampa Bay Rays will use right-hander John Curtiss as their opener in Game 5 of the American League Championship Series on Thursday.
Curtiss was 3-0 with a 1.80 ERA in 25 innings during the regular season. He has a 10.38 ERA in 4⅓ innings during the postseason.
The Houston Astros have not announced yet who will be their starter for the game.