Padres tab RHP Nick Pivetta to start opener vs. Tigers
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Nick Pivetta will make the first Opening Day start of his career on Thursday afternoon when the San Diego Padres host the Detroit Tigers.
Padres manager Craig Stammen made the announcement on Monday as the team was on the verge of ending spring training.
It won't be an easy assignment as the 33-year-old right-hander will face Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal