ANDREW BENINTENDI NEWS

Slugs 16th homer Benintendi went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in the first game of Monday's doubleheader against Cleveland.

Impact He launched his 16th homer of the year in the third inning off Triston McKenzie. After going 0-for-2 with a walk in the nightcap, Benintendi is slashing .377/.412/.623 through 20 games in September with four homers, seven runs and an eye-popping 23 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Perez breaks Bench's home run record; Royals sweep Indians

Salvador Perez hit his 46th home run, breaking Johnny Bench’s record for most by a catcher in a season to highlight the opener, then the Kansas City Royals completed a doubleheader...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals' Andrew Benintendi is on a hot streak that hasn't been seen in MLB since 1950 That last player to do what Royals’ Andrew Benintendi has done is in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Perfect night at plate Benintendi went 5-for-5 with four RBI and one run scored Wednesday against the Athletics.

Impact Benintendi collected five singles in his perfect evening at the plate, three of which drove in runs. The effort extended Benintendi's hitting streak to eight games, and he's collected multiple hits five times in that span. This hot stretch has improved his line to .275/.318/.440 across 472 plate appearances on the season.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

SportsBeat KC: Let's talk about the Royals, including hot-hitting Benintendi's future The Royals are getting great offense and defense lately from left-fielder Andrew Benintendi. How much longer will he be the team’s left fiel...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Will Andrew Benintendi be here next year? We'll discuss — with you — on SportsBeat Live The Star's sportswriters look ahead to decisions the Royals must make for next year’s team, like the future of Andrew Benintendi. Bring your...

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Finishes off big week in style Benintendi went 2-for-4 with an RBI in Sunday's 5-3 win over the Twins.

Impact There was no hotter hitter in baseball over the past week than Benintendi, who torched Baltimore and Minnesota pitching to the tune of a .500/.516/.929 slash line with three home runs, three doubles, two walks, 14 RBI and four runs over seven games. On Monday, he was named the American League's Player of the Week for his efforts. His season-long batting average has climbed from .251 to .267 during the hot streak.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Homers twice, drives in five Benintendi went 4-for-5 with two home runs, five RBI and three runs scored in Friday's 6-4 win over the Twins.

Impact Benintendi had one of the best offensive games of his career, driving in five runs for the second time in three games. He scored three runs of his own for just the second time this season. The 26-year-old slammed a three-run homer in the first inning to lead off the scoring, and smacked the game-winning homer in the 11th inning. He is slashing .263/.308/.430 with 15 long balls, 57 RBI, 56 runs and eight steals in 453 plate appearances.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi and the bullpen stand tall as the Kansas City Royals win in extra innings Andrew Benintendi’s 11th-inning home run lifted the Royals past their division rivals.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Friday's Twins-Royals game recap Kansas City's Andrew Benintendi hit two home runs.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Benintendi homers in 1st, 11th to power win MINNEAPOLIS -- Andrew Benintendi’s first home run on Friday night put the Royals in an early lead. His second home run finalized a Royals wi...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • MLB.COM

Benintendi pushes Royals past Twins in 11th with 2nd homer

Andrew Benintendi had four hits and two home runs, the last a two-run shot in the 11th to send the Kansas City Royals to a 6-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night

SEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Socks 13th homer Benintendi went 3-for-5 with a double, a home run and five RBI in Wednesday's 9-8 loss to the Orioles.

Impact He took Dillon Tate deep in the ninth inning for a three-run blast that brought the Royals back to within a run after the bullpen had somehow surrendered nine runs in the eighth, but the late rally fell short. The homer was Benintendi's first since Aug. 20 and 13th of the year, and he slashed only .231/.261/.354 over that 16-game power drought.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Benintendi's hit, catch lead Royals over Orioles Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, then reached above the left-field wall to take away a potential tying home run...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM

Andrew Benintendi comes up with clutch hit, catch to secure Kansas City Royals win Salvador Perez drove in the tying run, and Benintendi drove in Perez with the winning run in the eighth in Baltimore.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • KANSASCITY.COM

Benintendi's hit, catch lead Royals over Orioles 3-2

Andrew Benintendi hit a go-ahead single in the eighth inning, then reached above the left field wall to take away a potential tying home run in the ninth, sending the Kansas City R...

SEPTEMBER 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Collects three hits Benintendi went 3-for-4 with a triple, a double and one RBI in Friday's 7-3 victory over the White Sox.

Impact Benintendi ripped an RBI triple in the second inning and later knocked Dallas Keuchel out of the game with his leadoff double in the fourth. Since his last multi-hit effort on Aug. 22, the 27-year-old outfielder was stuck in a 5-for-40 (.125) rut with just one RBI. Benintendi owns a .705 OPS with 33 extra-base hits and 52 runs scored this season.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits against lefty Benintendi is not starting Saturday's game against the Mariners.

Impact A 1-for-6 showing Friday lowered Benintendi's average to .286 with a home run, five doubles and four RBI in the last 10 games. Hunter Dozier shifts to left field Saturday, with Edward Olivares getting the start in right.

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Finding rhythm at plate Benintendi went 3-for-4 with a double, three RBI and two runs Sunday in the Royals' 9-1 win over the Cubs.

Impact Benintendi extended his hitting streak to eight games in his first at-bat of the afternoon in the second inning, when he reached on an infield single. He didn't let up after that, delivering a two-run double, a leadoff single and a sacrifice fly to complete a productive weekend in Chicago. During the eight-game streak, Benintendi is slashing .452/.438/.677 with a home run, four doubles, eight runs and four RBI.

AUGUST 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Showcases power in win Benintendi went 2-for-4 with a solo home run and a double in Friday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact The Royals struggled to generate much offensive production early in Friday's matchup, but Benintendi recorded two extra-base hits in his first three at-bats. The 27-year-old has posted multi-hit performances in three contests during his current six-game hitting streak, and he's crossed the plate five times across those six appearances.

AUGUST 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores run, makes clutch play Benintendi went 1-for-3 with a double and a run scored Wednesday in the Royals' 3-2 win over the Astros.

Impact Benintendi's most important contribution to the game came in the ninth inning, when he threw out Chas McCormick at home plate to send the Royals to a third straight win. The 27-year-old will start in left field and bat fifth Thursday as the Royals look to secure the four-game series sweep over Houston.

AUGUST 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

On base three times in return Benintendi (shoulder) went 1-for-3 with a pair of walks, an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 8-6 extra-innings loss to the Yankees.

Impact The outfielder missed five games with a left shoulder strain, but he was fairly productive in his return to the starting nine. Benintendi hit a game-tying RBI single in the eighth inning, then scored another tying run in the 10th after getting aboard on a walk. He had collected just one hit in his last 19 at-bats prior to Monday's game. For the year, the 27-year-old is slashing .256/.310/.409 with 11 home runs, 39 RBI, 42 runs scored and eight stolen bases through 330 plate appearances.

AUGUST 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Benintendi (shoulder) will bat fifth and play left field Monday against the Yankees.

Impact Benintendi is back in the lineup after sitting for five straight games with a left shoulder strain, though he was able to appear off the bench three times during that stretch. He's been in a slump over his last 15 games, hitting just .130/.180/.261.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Still sitting Sunday Benintendi (shoulder) is out of the lineup Sunday against the Cardinals, Lynn Worthy of The Kansas City Star reports.

Impact Benintendi is out of the lineup for the fifth straight game with a strained left shoulder, though he has appeared as a pinch hitter in the past two contests. The 27-year-old is expected to be available off the bench again Sunday and appears close to rejoining the starting nine.

AUGUST 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sits again Saturday Benintendi (shoulder) will remain on the bench for Saturday's game against St. Louis.

Impact Benintendi will sit for the fourth straight game with a left shoulder strain, though he did appear off the bench Friday, so his return to the lineup could come soon. Edward Olivares will be the left fielder Saturday.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE