Will Benson
OF CIN
Thu 7/20/23 3:01 AM

Benson went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run Wednesday in a 3-2 win against San Francisco.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 7/16/23 10:40 AM

Benson went 0-for-1 with two walks and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-0 loss to the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
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 routinely had double-digit steals in the minors. He was one of just two Reds to reach scoring position, as Cincinnati's offense has gone frigid. The Reds were shut out for the third straight game -- all against division foe Milwaukee -- with just seven hits (two doubles) while going 0-for-14 with runners in scoring position during the 27-inning stretch.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 7/9/23 12:38 PM

Benson is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sun 7/9/23 9:16 AM

Benson went 2-for-4 with a triple and a solo home run in Saturday's 8-5 win over Milwaukee.
EDGE Analysis
Benson's third-inning homer 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 started a 12-game winning streak that turned its season around. Benson's been a key 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.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Thu 7/6/23 11:16 AM

Benson went 2-for-5 with a double, two RBI and a stolen base in Wednesday's victory over the Nationals.
EDGE Analysis
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 .287/.379/.454 with three homers, 18 runs scored and nine RBI through 124 plate appearances on the campaign.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Thu 6/29/23 10:37 AM

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.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Mon 6/26/23 3:07 PM

Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Monday against the Orioles.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Sat 6/24/23 12:24 PM

Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
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.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Fri 6/23/23 2:34 PM

Benson isn't in the Reds' lineup Friday against Atlanta.
EDGE Analysis
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 even with right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver on the mound for Atlanta, as Cincinnati manager David Bell continues to juggle a loaded roster.

Will Benson
OF CIN
Wed 6/21/23 6:39 AM

Benson went 1-for-2 with a solo homer, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's win over the Rockies.
EDGE Analysis
Benson provided the Reds with some insurance, 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.