The Cincinnati Reds probably would have liked Daisuke Matsuzaka's first career appearance against them to come at another time -- such as next season. Matsuzaka scattered four hits in 7 2/3 innings to win his third consecutive start, outdueling Mat Latos in the New York Mets' 1-0 victory on Wednesday that further dampened the Reds' hopes of hosting the National League wild-card game on Tuesday.
