Hays Homers Twice, Powers Reds Past Rockies 6-4

Austin Hays powered the Cincinnati Reds to a 6-4 victory over the Colorado Rockies with two solo home runs, marking his seventh career multi-homer game and his first since joining the Reds. Hays' blasts came off Rockies starter Antonio Senzatela, breaking ties in both the fourth and sixth innings, and lifting his batting average to .386 since returning from injury on April 15. Noelvi Marte contributed a two-run homer, while Hunter Greene struck out eight over six innings to earn the win. The victory secured the Reds’ third straight win and clinched a series victory, while the Rockies fell to a league-worst 4-22 start, their worst in franchise history. Rockies rookie Adael Amador hit his first major league home run in the loss. Hays also noted the significance of playing at Coors Field for the first time in his career, embracing its reputation as a hitter-friendly ballpark.