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 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.

After jumping on the Cleveland Guardians early, the Reds' pitching staff creaked and buckled, but ultimately held up.