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Homers keep coming Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-5 with a two-run home run and a second run scored in Tuesday's 11-7 win over Cleveland.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand smacked a two-run home run as part of the Reds' three-run third inning, which helped the team survive an early onslaught by the Guardians. The rookie is making a case as the team's best hitter down the stretch. The home run was Encarnacion-Strand's sixth in the last eight games, during which he's slashing .367/.406/.967 with 12 RBI. For the season, he has 12 homers over 59 games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Plates four runs in shocking loss Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-5 with a home run, two total runs and four total RBI in a loss to the Pirates on Saturday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand put Cincinnati on the board with a two-run homer in the first inning. He added a run-scoring single in the second to help the team build an early 9-0 advantage. However, Pittsburgh came storming back to build a 13-9 lead before Encarnacion-Strand's eighth-inning single brought home another run to make the score 13-11. The rookie's big day ultimately went to waste, however, as the Pirates pulled off a one-run win. The four RBI were the most Encarnacion-Strand was recorded in a game thus far in his brief career. He's been on a power surge of late, knocking four homers over his past six games to give him 10 long balls on the season.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Belts homer in loss Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-3 with a solo home run in Wednesday's 5-3 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand launched his ninth homer in the fourth inning, the rookie's third homer over the last four games. A slumping Elly De La Cruz, who sat out for the third time in the last six contests, has opened a few extra opportunities for Encarnacion-Strand and Noelvi Marte on the left side of the infield.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Encarnacion-Strand is not in the lineup for Monday's game versus the Twins.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand has hit home runs in both of his last two games, but those are the only two starts he's made in the Reds' past five contests, as his playing time versus righties has been lagging since Joey Votto returned from the injured list. Votto will pick up the start at first base Monday.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers again Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run in Sunday's 8-4 loss to the Mets.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand homered for a second time in as many days; however, Sunday's blast didn't carry the same impact as his game-winning hit the previous day. He's given the Reds a lift during the chase for the playoffs, registering a .341/.370/.591 slash line with three home runs and seven RBI over 13 September games.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes up big in win over Mets Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-3 with a two-run home run and a stolen base in Saturday's 3-2 win over the Mets.

Impact Getting the start at third base and batting seventh, Encarnacion-Strand delivered what proved to be the winning runs when he lofted a Tylor Megill fastball over the fence in right-center field in the fourth inning. Encarnacion-Strand hasn't been seeing regular playing time lately on a crowded Reds roster, but the 23-year-old has been making the most of his opportunities, slashing .325/.357/.525 through 12 games in September with two doubles, two homers, four runs and five RBI.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Playing time trending down Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Friday's game against the Mets.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand will be on the bench for the fourth time in five games, with two absences coming against right-handed pitchers and two coming versus left-handed pitchers. With the power-hitting rookie no longer looking to be assured of even a short-side platoon role at this point, he's tough to justify holding outside of NL-only or dynasty/keeper leagues. Encarnacion-Strand's downturn in playing time comes even as he's gotten off to a solid start to September with a .297/.333/.432 slash line through 11 games.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench again Thursday Encarnacion-Strand is absent from the lineup for Thursday's contest in Detroit.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand started Wednesday's game and reached base twice, but this now marks the third time he's been out of the lineup in the Reds' last four contests. With Joey Votto back from the injured list and Jake Fraley limited to designated hitter duty, the playing time squeeze for Encarnacion-Strand could continue.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sits with India, Votto back Encarnacion-Strand is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact The 23-year-old has been a fixture at first base for the Reds over the past few weeks, but his playing time is poised to dip with Joey Votto (shoulder) and Jonathan India (foot) returning from the injured list Sunday. Encarnacion-Strand has a .721 OPS with six home runs in 187 plate appearances this season and should still see semi-regular action down the stretch, but his run as an everyday starter is likely at an end for the near future.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steady gig ending soon Encarnacion-Strand started at first base and went 2-for-5 in Friday's 9-4 loss to the Cardinals.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand has been the primary fill-in at first base while Joey Votto (shoulder) has been sidelined. That steady gig will end this weekend, as Votto is expected to return Sunday after a two-game rehab stint at Triple-A Louisville. Cincinnati manager David Bell will need to find opportunities for Encarnacion-Strand at designated hitter, third base or first base going forward. And there's motivation to find him spots in the lineup. Encarnacion-Strand is 14-for-35 (.400) with five extra-base hits and six RBI over the last nine games.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Homers in three-hit performance Encarnacion-Strand went 3-for-5 with a solo homer, an additional RBI and an additional run scored in Tuesday's walk-off victory over the Mariners.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand blasted a no-doubt solo shot to cut Seattle's lead to 5-2 in the sixth and then delivered a walk-off RBI single in the ninth to complete the improbable comeback. After a somewhat slow start to his big-league career, the 23-year-old rookie has gone 11-for-26 (.423) in his last seven contests with three doubles, two home runs, five RBI and three runs across 26 at-bats during that stretch.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking seat Monday Encarnacion-Strand is absent from the lineup for Monday's game against the Mariners.

Impact It's Encarnacion-Strand's first day off since July 28. Nick Martini is starting at first base and Jake Fraley is in the designated hitter spot for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Big day in Wednesday's win Encarnacion-Strand went 4-for-4 with a double, a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 4-1 win over the Giants.

Impact The rookie provided the Cincinnati bullpen with some breathing room when he launched a two-run shot off Tyler Rogers in the eighth inning. Encarnacion-Strand hadn't had a multi-hit performance since Aug. 19 and hadn't homered since Aug. 18, but the more important streak he snapped dated back to Aug. 4 -- the last time he avoided striking out. He closes the books on the month having posted a .255/.324/.418 slash line with four homers, nine runs and 12 RBI in 27 games, but his 34.3 percent strikeout rate and 5.6 percent walk rate during that time highlight the biggest obstacle between his loud tools and consistent production.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Christian Encarnacion-Strand shines as Reds top Giants Christian Encarnacion-Strand had four hits, including a home run, Hunter Greene pitched effectively into the sixth inning and the Cincinnati...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Christian Encarnacion-Strand SMASHES a two-run home run to help the Reds defeat the Giants, 4-1

AUGUST 30, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Fills in for injured Votto Encarnacion-Strand started at first base and went 0-for-4 in Thursday's 3-2 loss to Arizona.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand slotted in at first base after the Reds placed Joey Votto (shoulder) on the injured list Thursday. The injury clears the way for Encarnacion-Strand to receive a steady dose of plate appearances.

AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Steals first career base Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Saturday's loss to the Blue Jays.

Impact One night after his first career walk-off homer, Encarnacion-Strand notched the first steal of his young career, serving as the trail runner in a ninth-inning double steal. Considering he stole just two bases in 67 minor-league games this year, it's unlikely that the 23-year-old will have the green light on the basepaths. Encarnacion-Strand has now hit safely in eight of his last 10 games, boasting a .278/.366/.528 slash line with three homers, six RBI, four runs scored and a steal across 41 plate appearances during that stretch. However, the rookie's 36.6% strikeout rate during that same time frame certainly causes some concern.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cranks walk-off home run Encarnacion-Strand went 1-for-4 with a walk-off solo home run in the ninth inning of Friday's 1-0 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact The Reds and Blue Jays were locked in a scoreless tie with one out in the bottom of the ninth inning when Jordan Hicks hung a slider and Encarnacion-Strand launched it 411 feet for the game's only run. It was the first walk-off hit in the young major-league career of Encarnacion-Strand, who now has four home runs in his first 28 big-league contests.

AUGUST 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds nip Jays on Christian Encarnacion-Strand's walk-off HR Christian Encarnacion-Strand drilled a hanging slider from Jordan Hicks into the upper deck in left with one out in the ninth to give the Ci...

AUGUST 19, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Toronto Blue Jays vs. Cincinnati Reds Highlights

AUGUST 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits a walk-off home run as the Reds win 1-0 over the Blue Jays

AUGUST 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Berríos K's Encarnacion-Strand | 08/18/2023 José Berríos strikes out Christian Encarnacion-Strand swinging to end the 4th inning and keep the game scoreless

AUGUST 19, 2023 • MLB.COM

Returns to lineup Encarnacion-Strand will hit sixth as the designated hitter for the Reds on Sunday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand was hit by a pitch Friday and was removed from the game. X-rays after showed up as negative. The designated hitter's returns bumps Henry Ramos back out of the lineup.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Christian Encarnacion-Strand hits a walk-off home run as the Reds win 1-0 over the Blue Jays