"That plan was set up like that from the beginning," Ventura said through a translator. "I feel good, my arm recovers quick. I'll be ready to go tomorrow."
Although there was some speculation before the series that right-hander Kris Medlen could get the nod in Game 4, manager Ned Yost always planned on going with Ventura on three days' rest, as he wanted Chris Young to be used as a long reliever at Kauffman Stadium and Medlen as a long reliever at Minute Maid Park. Young did follow Ventura in the series opener and threw four strong innings, allowing one run and striking out seven.