Austin Hays hit two homers and finished with three RBIs Friday night for the visiting Cincinnati Reds, who beat the New York Mets 8-4 in the opener of a three-game series.

Austin Hays hit two of Cincinnati’s four home runs and Nick Lodolo threw seven strong innings as the Reds beat the New York Mets 8-4.

The Cincinnati Reds used four home runs to power past the New York Mets 8-4 on Friday night. On Thursday, the Reds had an optional workout at Great American Ball Park. Everyone attended, except Elly De La Cruz,