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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

Remains out Saturday Encarnacion-Strand (hand) isn't in the Reds' lineup Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand made an early exit from Friday's contest after taking a pitch to the hand and will get and extra day to recover Henry Ramos will serve as Cincinnati's designated hitter Saturday, and Joey Votto will start at first base.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

X-rays on hand are negative X-rays on Encarnacion-Strand's hand came back negative, Gordon Wittenmyer of The Cincinnati Enquirer reports.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand was struck by a Johan Oviedo pitch in the fifth inning of Friday's win over the Pirates, but he's managed to avoid a serious injury. It's possible the Reds will elect to give him a day of rest Saturday, anyway, but consider the young slugger day-to-day.

AUGUST 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes yard in loss Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI in Wednesday's 5-4 loss to the Marlins.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand propelled the Reds to a lead in the fourth inning with a two-run homer, then extended the lead with run-producing single in the sixth. However, Cincinnati's bullpen coughed up four runs in the final two innings. It was the second home run in three games for Encarnacion-Strand, who is 12-for-37 (.324) over the last 10 games.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Snaps homer drought Encarnacion-Strand batted cleanup and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a solo home run in Monday's 5-2 win over the Marlins.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand homered to lead off the fourth inning, which turned out to be the winning run. The blast snapped a 17-game homer-less drought. He's hit safely in six of the last eight contests, going 9-for-29 (.310) with two doubles, one homer, four RBI and four runs.

AUGUST 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 4, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Drives in two Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-5 with two RBI in Tuesday's 20-9 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand bounced back from his first stretch of adversity. After a five-game stretch in which the 23-year-old went 1-for-14 with eight strikeouts, Encarnacion-Strand has four hits, three RBI and a run scored without a strikeout in his last two games.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strikeouts piling up Encarnacion-Strand started at first base and went 0-for-4 with three strikeouts and was hit by a pitch in Sunday's 9-0 win over the Dodgers.

Impact Luckily, the HBP was from position player Miguel Rojas, whose 56 mph eephus didn't do much damage. It was just Encarnacion-Strand's third time reaching base over the last 16 plate appearances. After a promising first week in the majors, he's struck out eight times in the last 14 at-bats.

JULY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Tuesday Encarnacion-Strand is not in the lineup Tuesday against the Brewers.

Impact Jake Fraley will serve as the Reds' designated hitter and Joey Votto will cover first base versus the Brewers and ace right-hander Corbin Burnes. Encarnacion-Strand went 0-for-3 with two strikeouts in Monday's loss to Milwaukee and is slashing .269/.296/.385 through his first 27 major-league plate appearances.

JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First MLB hit a homer Encarnacion-Strand went 2-for-3 with a three-run home run in Tuesday's 11-10 loss to San Francisco.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand, who went 0-for-3 in his major league debut Monday, homered as a pinch hitter for Jake Fraley to make his first MLB hit a special one. It gave the Reds a lead, 8-7, but they couldn't hold it. Encarnacion-Strand stayed in the game as the third baseman and singled in his next plate appearance.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand has pinch-hit 3-run homer for 1st major league knock

Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s first major league hit was a pinch-hit, three-run homer that gave the Cincinnati Reds an 8-7 lead against the San Francisco Giants in the fifth innin...

JULY 19, 2023 • Associated Press

Reds' Christian Encarnacion-Strand's first career hit is a GO-AHEAD, three-run MOONSHOT against the Giants

JULY 19, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Batting seventh in MLB debut Encarnacion-Strand is starting at designated hitter and batting seventh in his major-league debut Monday versus the Giants.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand earned his long-awaited promotion after slashing .331/.405/.637 while clubbing 20 home runs in 316 plate appearances with Triple-A Louisville. He's capable of playing both corner infield spots and has a bit of experience in the outfield, too, but the 23-year-old might be best suited for DH and that's where he'll be for his debut.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Promotion official The Reds selected Encarnacion-Strand's contract from Triple-A Louisville on Monday.

Impact Encarnacion-Strand earned his call-up after he had been one of the most productive power hitters in the upper levels of the minors this season, posting 20 home runs and slashing .331/.405/.637 in 316 plate appearances at Louisville. He kept his strikeout rate at any acceptable level (21.8 percent) and also got his feet wet at a few different positions, taking reps in both corner-outfield spots as well as first base and third base. The 23-year-old is still probably best suited for designated-hitter duties, though the versatility he displayed at Triple-A should help him pick up steady playing time in his first taste of the majors. Look for Encarnacion-Strand to be a mainstay in the lineup versus left-handed pitching, though his opportunities to play against right-handers may be a bit more sporadic while Cincinnati has all of its key hitters available.

JULY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

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