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Davey Martinez and Co. knew what they were in for with a 7:10 start on getaway day down in Miami on Thursday, and a 7:10 PM opener on Friday night in New York. He talked prior to the finale with the Marlins about the “unique” scheduling that would mean a late-night flight for the club, and not much sleep before the first of three with the Mets in Citi Field.

“That’s a very good way to put it, unique,” Martinez said. “Hey, unfortunately I don’t make the schedule, that’s MLB’s decision, but we got to play.