Marlins' A.J. Puk faces Pirates in first career start
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After 142 relief appearances, Miami Marlins left-hander A.J. Puk is set to make his first career start.
Puk, who has a 3.72 career ERA, will take the mound Friday night when the Marlins play host to the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The Pirates beat the Marlins 6-5 in 12 innings on Thursday during the season opener for both clubs.
Puk wasn't always a reliever. He was a starter at the