Will Benson had hit first two-homer game, going deep for the fourth straight day to lead the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-1 victory and their first three-game sweep of the Cleveland Guardians since 2012.

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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

The 26-year-old has gone 12-for-34 with five homers in 10 games since being called up by Cincinnati on May 9, but he'll sit Tuesday against Pittsburgh lefty Bailey Falter. Benson should continue to see plenty of at-bats while filling the strong side of a platoon in right field with Jake Fraley (calf) sidelined.

Rece Hinds made MLB history by achieving 13 extra-base hits in his first 15 career hits, contributing to the Cincinnati Reds' 4-1 victory over the Cleveland Guardians. Hinds' impressive home run in the seventh inning,

The Cincinnati Reds (22-24) beat the Cleveland Guardians (25-19) 5-4 on Friday night at Great American Ball Park. Here are our postgame takeaways: Pitching Holds the Lead With a 5-0 lead early, Brady Singer and the Cincinnati bullpen did just enough to protect the lead.