Down on the Farm: Will Benson and Noelvi Marte Stay Hot, Bats Lose 5-3

Benson hit his second home run of the season on Thursday.

Reds prospects outfielder Will Benson (30) hits a homer in the third inning of the final spring training game between the Cincinnati Reds and Reds prospects, Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Day Air Ballpark in Dayton. | Frank Bowen IV/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Will Benson and Noelvi Marte stayed hot for Triple-A Louisville on Thursday night. Will Benson went 1-3 with a walk and a home run. Noelvi Marte went 2-4 with a double.

Benson is hitting .385 with a 1.138 OPS and Marte is hitting .417 with a 1.106 OPS thus far in Triple-A.

The Bats fell 5-3 to the Storm Chasers on Thursday.

Here is how some of their other top prospects performed:

• Ivan Johnson went 2-4.
• Rece Hinds went 0-3 with a walk and a stolen base.
• Davis Wendzel went 1-3 with a double and a walk.
• Will Banfield went 1-4.
• Lenny Torres Jr. did not give up a hit in his two scoreless innings of work. He struck out five.

The Bats went 2-for-9 with runners in scoring position and fell to 3-3 on the season.

You can watch highlights of the game below:

WE ARE TIED FOLKS!@MarteNoelvi pic.twitter.com/FM2JsO3HAd

— Louisville Bats (@LouisvilleBats) April 4, 2025

Willy goes Oppo Taco🌮 pic.twitter.com/KQmqTJKZoG

— Louisville Bats (@LouisvilleBats) April 4, 2025

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