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

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.

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

The Cincinnati Reds didn't go with a traditional starting pitcher, and by game's end it was clear they were fine without one, albeit for a day.

Watch: Cincinnati Reds Outfielder Will Benson's Game-Tying Home Run as Heard on All Broadcasts in 4-1 Win Over Cleveland Guardians

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.