Johnny Cueto Will Start The Wild Card Game In Pittsburgh

The Reds will start Johnny Cueto and not Mat Latos.

"Latos arm is barking a little bit," Dusty Baker said.  "We are hoping a couple of extra days off will have him ready for Atlanta (or St. Louis)."

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Cueto had to leave the playoffs after eight pitches in San Francisco last season after 19 during the year.  He spent much of this season on the disabled list but has been excellent in his last two starts.

"It is out of necessity," Baker said.  "Whoever gets the best pitched game, hits with runners in scoring position and plays the best fundamental defense will win the game in Pittsburgh.

Joey Votto is confident in Cueto.

"There is no question that Johnny Cueto is our ace, injured or not," Votto said.  "Mat Latos made great strides this year challenging to be the ace."

Greg Reynolds will start the season finale on Sunday.