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

The MLB season is comprised of moments, and the Cincinnati Reds' series against the Chicago White Sox felt like Will Benson's moment.

The Cincinnati Reds are riding high as they prepare to open a three-game series against the Pirates in Pittsburgh on Monday night.

According to Joe Danneman of Fox 19 Cincinnati, Benson became the first Red since Joey Votto in 2021 to hit five home runs in four games. Benson is hitting .379 with a 1.404 OPS this season for the Reds. Make sure you bookmark Cincinnati Reds Talk for the latest news, exclusive interviews, and daily coverage of the Cincinnati Reds!

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.