Or that they stubbed their hitting toe again Monday on the woeful Pittsburgh Pirates and Mitch Keller for most of a 7-1 win that was a shrugfest until five runs in the final two innings. Whatever anybody might think that says about the Reds and their chances to play in October,

"To have the game taken away from me for something health-related allowed me to appreciate the game and find joy in the game. I'm grateful for that."

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Will Benson had himself quite the week last week, including hitting five home runs in his last four games. On Monday, it was announced that Benson has been named National League Player of the Week.

Austin Hays had three hits and two RBIs, and scored the go-ahead run on Monday night as the Cincinnati Reds beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-1 for their fifth consecutive victory.

The Cincinnati Reds plan to start their ace fresh off a 15-day IL stint in their first matchup of the year against the division-leading Chicago Cubs.

The game plan for the Cincinnati Reds Monday night against the Pittsburgh Pirates was plain and simple — score more than four runs and it was a money-back guaranteed win.

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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 Cincinnati Reds have a solid young core that revolves around phenom shortstop Elly De La Cruz. De La Cruz has some of the highest potential in the league an