Cincinnati's Scott Barlow (1-0) was the winning pitcher after Hays' three-run shot took starter Nick Lodolo (2-1, no-decision) off the hook for the loss. Former Reds star and Mariners starter Luis Castillo took the loss for his 4 1/3 innings of work as he allowed seven hits and six runs.

Austin Hays had two hits, a home run, and four runs batted in on Tuesday night while making his Cincinnati Reds debut. He became just the third Reds player since 1920 to have four or more RBI in their debut with the team,

Austin Hays drove in four runs in his season debut, and the Cincinnati Reds beat Luis Castillo and the Seattle Mariners 8-4.