Cincinnati Reds, Will Benson
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The Cincinnati Reds swept the Cleveland Guardians on Sunday with a 3-1 victory behind two Will Benson home runs. Benson became the first Red since Joey Votto i
Since being called up from Triple A, Benson is 11-for-26 with five homers over eight games, and homers in each of the last four games.
Will Benson remained red-hot with two home runs to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a win over the Cleveland Guardians and a sweep of a three-game series.
The Cincinnati Reds didn't go with a traditional starting pitcher, and by game's end it was clear they were fine without one, albeit for a day.
The Cincinnati Reds are riding high as they prepare to open a three-game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Monday night.
When Jack McKeon managed the Cincinnati Reds, his pet saying to his younger players was, ”When Mr. Opportunity knocks, you open the door and say, come on in.” Will Benson is making the most of his new opportunity. Terry Francona and the Reds are the beneficiaries.
Forget sentimentality, Reds manager Terry Francona wanted wins. Facing the Guardians, the franchise he managed for 11 seasons, for the first time since resigning after 2023, Francona kept his feelings in check.