Denver, CO (My Sportsbook) - The Philadelphia Phillies have decided to start Pedro Martinez in Game 3 of their National League Division Series against Colorado.

Martinez was signed by the Phillies at the All-Star break and posted a record of 5-1 with a 3.63 earned run average in nine starts. However, he has pitched only once since September 19, throwing four innings in a September 30 start against Houston.

Phillies manager Charlie Manuel decided to go with the veteran instead of Joe Blanton or J.A. Happ, who were both used in relief in Game 2.

The best-of-five series is even at one game apiece heading into Saturday's contest at Coors Field, where the temperatures are expected to be in 30s with snow possible.

Martinez is playoff-tested, having won a World Series title with Boston in 2004. He owns a career postseason mark of 6-2 with a 3.40 ERA in 13 games, including 11 starts.

The 37-year-old right-hander has not pitched in the postseason since Game 3 of the 2004 World Series against St. Louis, when he twirled seven shutout innings in a 4-1 victory.