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Series preview: Mets vs. Reds

Mets Blog | ESPN New York — Getty Images The Mets face (l to r) Johnny Cueto, Mike Leake and Mat Latos during a three-game series at Citi Field. METS (17-24, fourth place/NL East) vs. CINCINNATI REDS (26-18, second place/NL Central) Monday: RHP Shaun Marcum (0-4, 6.75) vs. RHP Johnny Cueto (1-0, 2.60), 7:10 p.m. ET Tuesday: LHP Jonathon Niese (3-4, 5.40) vs. RHP Mike Leake (3-2, 3.72), 7:10 p.m. ET Wednesday: RHP Matt Harvey (5-0, 1.55) vs. RHP Mat Latos (4-0, 2.91), 1:10 p.

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Juan Pierre hits rare homer

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Marlins outfielder Juan Pierre's first-inning home run Thursday was such a rare sight, Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos could hardly believe his eyes. "Juan Pierre hit a home run off me -- just my luck," Latos said. "I looked at him when he was running the bases and said, 'What the heck happened?'" Pierre's home run was his first since June 23 of the 2012 season, and just his sixth extra-base hit of this season. He finished the game going 1 for 5, with one strikeout, in a 5-3 loss. Pierre has struck out in four straight games, as his batting average is down to .239. 

May 16, 2013

Mat Latos pitches into ninth but can't get win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos pitched into the ninth inning in Thursday's game against the Marlins, but earned a no-decision when closer Aroldis Chapman allowed an inherited runner to score. Latos surrendered two earned runs on four hits and one walk in 8 1/3 innings, striking out four. Yet to take a loss on the season, Latos brings a 2.91 ERA into a meeting with the Mets in New York Tuesday.

May 16, 2013

Mat Latos moved to Thursday

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos' start has been moved to Thursday. Latos was initially slated to pitch Friday against the Phillies, but has instead been moved forward a day. Latos will face the Marlins during the start. In 50 1/3 innings this season, Latos has a 3.04 ERA and a 3.31 FIP.

May 13, 2013

Reds shuffle upcoming rotation

Reds Insider | Cincinnati Enquirer —   The Reds have pushed Tony Cingrani back a day in their rotation, keeping right-hander Mat Latos on his regular rest, pitching Thursday in Miami, with the lefty Cingrani pitching Friday in Philadephia. The new rotation is as follows: At Miami RHP Homer Bailey RHP Mike Leake RHP Mat Latos At Philadelphia LHP Tony Cingrani ...

Cincinnati Reds May 13, 2013

Reds 13, Brewers 7: Reds romp despite poor start by Latos

Columbus Dispatch — CINCINNATI (AP) — Jay Bruce homered his first time up, then doubled twice during a seven-run burst as the Cincinnati Reds delighted a sellout crowd, battering the Milwaukee Brewers 13-7 on Saturday. Six different Reds players drove in two runs each, including starting pitcher Mat Latos (4-0). The defending NL Central champions moved five games over .500 for the first time this season.

Cincinnati Reds May 11, 2013

Mat Latos shaky in win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos did not have one of his better outings Saturday against the Brewers. Latos allowed a season-high six runs on nine hits over six innings in a 13-7 win, including a solo home run off the bat of Jean Segura in the opening frame. He also surrendered a pair of runs in the third and fifth innings before Norichika Aoki touched him up for a solo homer in the sixth. Latos was pulled after throwing 107 pitches and finished with four strikeouts and three walks. He also had a pair of RBI singles but was in no mood to talk about his performance at the plate following his out...

May 11, 2013

Mat Latos wins third straight

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos had his scoreless streak snapped at 21 innings, tying a career high, but came away with his third win of the season Sunday afternoon against the Cubs.Latos (3-0), who made his seventh start of the season, pitched four scoreless innings before surrendering a two-run single to Alfonso Soriano in the fifth to snap his streak. The right-hander was charged with three runs and six hits over five innings of work in a 7-4 victory.Latos has won his last three starts. He has allowed just three runs and struck out 14 in his last 18 innings of work over that span. He is scheduled to...

May 5, 2013

Mat Latos blanks Cards for second win

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos won his second straight start on Monday night against the Cardinals. He worked six scoreless inning, giving up five hits while striking out four in a 2-1 win. The right-hander threw 52 of his 91 pitches for strikes and lowered his ERA to 1.83 on the outing. He also walked three. Latos is scheduled to pitch next on Sunday against the Cubs. When he faced Chicago on April 24, he threw seven scoreless frames in a win.

April 29, 2013

Mat Latos remains winless

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos had his fourth straight no-decision Friday night against the Marlins. Latos allowed a run on six hits over seven innings but had to work his way out of several jams. He surrendered three singles in the third inning and was able to strike out Greg Dobbs with runners on second and third in the seventh. The right-hander finished with a season-best 10 strikeouts and walked one. "It's just frustrating because we lost," Latos said. "I did the best that I could today. It was brutal conditions. The second through fourth innings, it was just rain, cold and windy. Nobody ...

April 19, 2013

Mat Latos Ks five in no-decision

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos did not receive much help from his defense in his outing against the Cardinals on Monday.The right-hander allowed four runs (one earned) on four hits over six innings of work. An error by Shin-Soo Choo led to a pair of runs scoring in the first before Latos gave up an RBI single to Yadier Molina in the fourth. Then in the sixth, another Choo error plated a run.Latos was done after throwing 98 pitches, 61 for strikes, and left in line for the loss but luckily his teammates were able to battle back to tie the game. He also struck out five and walked one in the no-decision....

April 8, 2013

Mat Latos Ks 8 in no-decision

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos made only a couple of mistakes in his season debut against the Angels Wednesday. He allowed three runs on seven hits over 6 2/3 innings of work. The right-hander surrendered a solo home run to Howard Kendrick in the fifth for his only damage over the first six frames. In the seventh, Latos put a man on before Alberto Callaspo launched a two-run homer off him. Latos was done after throwing 100 pitches, 70 for strikes, and left in line for the win but the bullpen was unable to hold on. He also struck out eight and walked one in the no-decision.

April 4, 2013

Mat Latos lasts just three innings in final spring start

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos lasted three innings in his final start of spring training Thursday against the Royals, surrendering five earned runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out five. Reds manager Dusty Baker expressed no concern over the poor performance. "He was fine," Baker told MLB.com. "Before the game, he was coughing and like a lot of people wasn’t feeling too good. He got his work in. He didn’t throw the ball bad." Latos will start the team's second game of the season Wednesday against the Angels.

March 28, 2013

Mat Latos wants to make final spring start

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos told MLB.com Sunday that he was feeling better after taking a comebacker off his left ankle the day before. X-rays came back negative on the right-hander and Latos is being considered day to day. "It doesn't hurt too bad today, but it did yesterday," Latos said. "I can walk on it. I don't have to use crutches."His final spring start is scheduled for Thursday. "I better be able to make my next start. I'm not one to sit out," said Latos, who has a 3.78 ERA through four Cactus League starts. "I asked the lady who took the X-ray that if it was broken, could she make a cast w...

March 24, 2013

Comebacker forces Mat Latos from outing

CBSSports.com Fantasy — Reds pitcher Mat Latos left Saturday's Cactus League start against the Rangers in the sixth inning after taking a comebacker off his right shin. The right-hander could be seen limping before walking off the field. Latos allowed four runs on nine hits over 5 2/3 innings before exiting. He also struck out six, walked one and allowed two home runs. Latos has a 3.78 ERA through four Cactus League starts with 16 strikeouts in 16 2/3 innings.

March 24, 2013

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  • Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) takes the ball from starting pitcher Mat Latos (55) who is relieved in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Thursday, May 16, 2013. The Reds defeated the Marlins 5-3 in ten innings The Associated Press
    Cincinnati Reds manager Dusty Baker (12) takes the ball from starting pitcher Mat Latos (55) who is relieved in the ninth inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Thursday, May 16, 2013. The Reds defeated the Marlins 5-3 in ten innings. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Cincinnati Reds' starting pitcher Mat Latos (55) throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Thursday, May 16, 2013 The Associated Press
    Cincinnati Reds' starting pitcher Mat Latos (55) throws in the first inning during a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Miami, Thursday, May 16, 2013. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
  • Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez gets a hit off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos to drive in a run in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Cincinnati The Associated Press
    Milwaukee Brewers' Carlos Gomez gets a hit off Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos to drive in a run in the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 11, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
  • Latos outduels Wainwright as Red top Cardinals 2-1 The Associated Press
    Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, April 29, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, April 29, 2013, in St. Louis. The Associated Press
    Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Monday, April 29, 2013, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
  • Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Cincinnati The Associated Press
    Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, April 24, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)
  • Cincinnati Reds players, from left, Mat Latos, Bronson Arroyo and Mike Leake participate in a Photo Day promotion for season ticket holders prior to the baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Cincinnati The Associated Press
    Cincinnati Reds players, from left, Mat Latos, Bronson Arroyo and Mike Leake participate in a Photo Day promotion for season ticket holders prior to the baseball game against the Miami Marlins, Sunday, April 21, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Michael E. Keating)
  • Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws against the Miami Marlins in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 19, 2013, in Cincinnati The Associated Press
    Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Mat Latos throws against the Miami Marlins in the first inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 19, 2013, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Al Behrman)