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Powers Reds to victory Benson went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Wednesday in a 3-2 win against San Francisco.

Impact Batting out of the ninth spot in the order, Benson provided all three runs for the Reds in the contest with his 409-foot shot to left-center field in the third inning. It was the second straight game with a long ball for the outfielder, who went deep just four times over his first 48 contests. Benson has grown into a larger role for the Reds since the start of June, and he's earned it by slashing .323/.437/.606 with six homers, 15 RBI, 19 runs, eight steals and a 20:27 BB:K over 36 games during that span.

JULY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Benson hits 3-run homer as Cincinnati Reds cool off San Francisco Giants with 3-2 win

Will Benson hit a three-run homer, and the Cincinnati Reds snapped San Francisco’s seven-game win streak with a 3-2 victory over the Giants

JULY 20, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records steal in loss Benson went 0-for-1 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Brewers.

Impact With one out in the bottom of the third inning, Benson walked and stole second base but remained in place as Luke Maile and TJ Friedl went down on strikes. The theft was the eighth of the season for Benson, who has routinely been a double-digit stealer in the minors. He was one of just two Reds to reach scoring position, as the Cincinnati offense has gone frigid. The Reds have been shutout in three straight games -- all against division foe Milwaukee -- with just seven hits (two doubles) while going 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position during the three-game run.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to bench Sunday Benson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Benson will take a seat Sunday with lefty Wade Miley pitching for Milwaukee. Spencer Steer will move out to left field while Joey Votto starts at first base.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has role in franchise history Benson went 2-for-4 with a triple and a solo home run in Saturday's 8-5 win over Milwaukee.

Impact Benson's third-inning home run marked the 22nd consecutive game the Reds hit at least one home run, which broke a 67-year-old franchise record. The team is 17-5 during the streak, which began when Cincinnati also started a 12-game winning streak that turned the season around. Benson's been part of that exciting turnaround, going 24-for-64 (.375) with four doubles, three triples, three home runs, eight RBI, 16 runs and as many walks (13) as strikeouts.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Benson goes yard, Reds even the score against the Brewers

JULY 8, 2023 • Fox Sports

Double, stolen base in win Benson went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's victory over the Nationals.

Impact Benson's been productive of late, going 10-for-26 (.385) with a .946 OPS over his last seven games. He's also added three stolen bases in that span, improving to 7-for-8 on attempts this season. The 25-year-old outfielder is now slashing a solid .287/.379/.454 with three homers, 18 runs scored and nine RBI through 124 plate appearances on the campaign.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has productive day at the plate Benson went 3-for-5 with a double, a triple, one RBI and three runs scored in Wednesday's win over the Orioles. He also stole a base.

Impact Benson continued Cincinnati's offensive charge in the second inning, leading off with a double to open the frame before coming around to score on an infield single from TJ Friedl in the next at-bat. The left fielder collected three hits on the day, including an RBI triple in the top of the 10th to give the Reds an 8-7 lead, while also swiping a bag. With the three-hit performance Benson is now hitting .351 in June with three homers, seven RBI, 13 runs scored and five stolen bases.

JUNE 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out against lefty Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Monday against the Orioles.

Impact Left-hander Cole Irvin will start on the bump for Baltimore, meaning Benson will remain in the dugout to begin Monday's game. Benson's last three starts came in left field, which will instead be covered by Spencer Steer.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out against lefty Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against Atlanta.

Impact Southpaw Jared Shuster will start on the mound Saturday for Atlanta, meaning the left-handed bat of Benson will remain in the dugout. Benson -- along with many other Reds players -- is swinging a hot bat currently, so it's still possible he comes off the bench for a pinch hit opportunity once Atlanta turns to its bullpen.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Day off Friday Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against Atlanta.

Impact Benson has been extremely hot lately, slashing .333/.492/.533 with two homers and five RBI since the start of June. He'll get a breather Friday as Jake Fraley fills in as Cincy's right fielder, moving Tyler Stephenson into the DH role and Luke Maile in behind the plate while batting ninth.

JUNE 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers, scores twice in win Benson went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.

Impact Benson provided the Reds with some insurance after sending a solo blast to center to make it an 8-2 ballgame in the sixth. The 25-year-old continues to improve at the plate. In his first stint with the Reds this year, he hit .040 with a .117 OPS and a 1:14 BB:K in 10 games. Since returning to the majors May 26, Benson is slashing .373/.492/.588 with two homers, five RBI, 12 runs, four steals and an eye-popping 12:7 BB:K in 63 plate appearances. He's been a massive part of the Reds' recent surge but has essentially been restricted to hitting against righties only, as he has just five plate appearances against lefties all year.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against southpaw Benson is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Rockies.

Impact Though he's slashing a magnificent .341/.481/.488 with three extra-base hits and four stolen bases through his first 14 games of June, the lefty-hitting Benson will head to the bench for the series opener while southpaw Austin Gomber takes the bump for Colorado. Despite his recent success, Benson could soon see his opportunities to play versus right-handers take a hit too, given that the Reds have nearly all of their key position players healthy again with Joey Votto (shoulder/biceps) returning from the 60-day injured list Monday.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reaches safely five times in win Benson went 3-for-3 with two walks, one triple, two RBI and one run scored in Saturday's 10-3 win over the Astros.

Impact Benson notched his third three-hit effort and second multi-walk game of the season. He's slashing .264/.354/.375 with one home run and four RBI across 27 games, and the athletic prospect continues to see regular playing time with Wil Myers (shoulder) and Jake Fraley (wrist) on the injured list and Stuart Fairchild battling neck stiffness. However, Fraley and Myers could be returning soon, so despite his prolific outing Saturday, Benson may be headed back to Triple-A as a result.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Enters lineup Friday Benson will start in right field and bat sixth Friday versus Houston, C. Trent Rosecrans of The Athletic reports.

Impact Benson was initially set to sit Friday, but he will enter the lineup and replace Stuart Fairchild (neck) in the outfield. Benson has produced at least one hit in seven out of his last 10 games, batting .333 with a homer, a double, two RBI and three runs scored over that stretch.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breather Wednesday Benson is not in the starting lineup Wednesday versus the Royals.

Impact Benson will head to the bench after he went 1-for-5 with a double, a walk and a run scored over the first two games of the series with Kansas City. T.J. Hopkins will replace him in right field and bat eighth in the series finale Wednesday.

JUNE 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three hits Benson went 3-for-4 in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Benson has been productive with more playing time in June, going 9-for-28 (.321) over nine contests this month. All three of his hits were singles Sunday, and he wasn't able to provide a run-scoring play -- he has just two RBI and two runs scored in June. The outfielder is at a .230/.288/.311 slash line with a home run, three steals, two RBI and six runs scored over 66 plate appearances. He should continue to see at least a strong-side platoon role in the outfield while Wil Myers (shoulder), Jake Fraley (wrist) and Nick Senzel (knee) are all sidelined.

JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Hits walk-off homer Benson went 2-for-5 with a two-run home run in Wednesday's 8-6 win against the Dodgers.

Impact Benson came to the plate in the ninth inning with no homers over 105 big-league at-bats, but he got on the board in a big way with a two-run walk-off shot. The outfielder has displayed good power in the minors, but he's had trouble making contact as a big-leaguer, striking out in nearly one-third of his plate appearances. A glut of injuries in Cincinnati's outfield has provided Benson with an expanded opportunity to play lately, and he's gone 8-for-24 (.333 average) with three steals over his past eight contests.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will Benson, Elly De La Cruz lead Reds past Dodgers Will Benson crushed his first career home run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Cincinnati Reds another stunning win over the visiting...

JUNE 8, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Will Benson, Elly De La Cruz lead Reds past Dodgers Will Benson crushed his first career home run in the bottom of the ninth, giving the Cincinnati Reds another stunning win over the visiting...

JUNE 8, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Jumps to leadoff spot Benson is up in the leadoff spot Wednesday against the Dodgers, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Benson was originally penciled into the seventh spot in the Reds' batting order, but he'll jump to the very top after Jake Fraley (wrist) got scratched. Benson, 24, has seen an uptick in playing time in recent weeks but holds a rough .174/.240/.217 overall slash line through 59 plate appearances with Cincinnati.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets fourth consecutive start Benson will start in left field and bat eighth in Monday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Benson will pick up a fourth consecutive start and appears to have moved ahead of Stuart Fairchild in the pecking order in the Cincinnati outfield behind Jake Fraley and Nick Senzel. The Reds currently have three outfielders residing on the injured list (TJ Friedl, Wil Myers and Henry Ramos), so Benson could end up losing out on steady playing time as soon as one of those three players are activated. Benson provided a lift for fantasy managers during the first three games of the series with Milwaukee, as he went 2-for-9 with three walks and three steals during those contests.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from Triple-A Benson was recalled from Triple-A Louisville by the Reds on Friday, Mark Sheldon of MLB.com reports.

Impact Benson has gone just 1-for-25 with 14 strikeouts at the big-league level this season. He could see a little playing time against right-handed pitching.

MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned back to Triple-A Cincinnati optioned Benson to Triple-A Louisville on Tuesday.

Impact TJ Friedl (oblique) is back from the injured list in a corresponding move. Benson, 24, has gone just 1-for-25 (.040) with 14 strikeouts and one walk in 10 major-league games this year with the Reds.

MAY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in big leagues Benson was recalled by the Reds on Saturday, Charlie Goldsmith of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Benson made the Reds' Opening Day roster but was sent down in mid-April after going 1-for-20 with 12 strikeouts. He struggled initially upon his demotion to Triple-A Louisville, but he's hit .259/.468/.556 since the calendar flipped to May, striking out just 16.5 percent of the time. He could get some opportunities over the next few weeks with Henry Ramos (hip) landing on the injured list.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Will Benson hits 3-run homer as Cincinnati Reds cool off San Francisco Giants with 3-2 win

Will Benson goes yard, Reds even the score against the Brewers