*New York Mets Team Report*
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The New York Mets and Cincinnati Reds met on Opening Day for the
second time.  Cincinnati won the only other season debut in 1984,
when Mario Soto defeated Mike Torrez, 8-1. ... Kaz Matsui hit a
home run in the first inning off Paul Wilson.  The Mets have hit
at least one homer in 18 of their last 24 opening games. ...
Pedro Martinez made his major league debut against the Reds on
September 14, 1992, as a member of the Dodgers.  His first big
league start was also against the Reds, 16 days later. ...
Martinez became the fourth pitcher with at least 10 strikeouts
in 100 games.  The other three are Nolan Ryan (215), Randy
Johnson (204) and Roger Clemens (108).

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