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,

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.

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.