Mariners Fall to Reds 8-4 as Hays Shines in Season Debut

The Seattle Mariners defeated the Cincinnati Reds 5-3 on Wednesday night, with Cal Raleigh homering from both sides of the plate and Bryce Miller pitching five shutout innings. Raleigh's two home runs marked his 100th career homer and his 11th career multi-homer game, while Miller allowed just three hits and struck out eight for his first win of the season. Dylan Moore continued his strong performance in the series, going 2-for-4 and starting a key double play to halt a Reds rally. The game included a controversial play where Elly De La Cruz was called out for batter’s interference in the eighth inning, stalling a potential comeback for Cincinnati. These highlights followed Tuesday's game, where Austin Hays debuted for the Reds with a home run and four RBIs in an 8-4 win over Seattle, and Dylan Moore hit two homers and drove in four runs for the Mariners. The series has showcased standout performances from both teams' key players, with momentum shifting between games.