Austin Hays hits home run in debut for Padres against Astros
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 3:18 AM
Last updated Aug 10, 2026
Austin Hays made a notable debut with the San Diego Padres on August 9, hitting a home run as a pinch-hitter against the Houston Astros. Called upon in the bottom of the eighth inning with a runner on first, Hays launched a 371-foot homer to left field. Padres manager Craig Stammen had earlier anticipated Hays' impact, noting his skill against left-handed pitching. Hays, who joined the Padres after a stint with the Chicago White Sox, was designated for assignment earlier this month due to injuries but has now made a strong first impression with his new team.
- •Hays signed with the Padres on August 8.
- •He replaced designated hitter Gavin Sheets before his at-bat.
- •Hays hit his second home run of the season in his first at-bat with San Diego.
- •Stammen expected Hays to succeed against left-handed pitching.
- •Hays previously struggled with injuries while with the White Sox.
- 3:18 AMYahoo Sports — Austin Hays smashes home run in first game with Padres
- 2:53 AMYahoo Sports — Padres manager Craig Stammen predicts Austin Hays' pinch-hit home run in debut with team
"Austin Hays immediately made an impact for the Padres after they picked him up off of waivers not too long ago.
"Hays made quite the first impression with his new squad.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 3:18 AMAustin Hays smashes home run in first game with Padres
Austin Hays immediately made an impact for the Padres after they picked him up off of waivers not too long ago.
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 2:53 AMPadres manager Craig Stammen predicts Austin Hays' pinch-hit home run in debut with team
Hays made quite the first impression with his new squad.
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