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Benintendi homers twice for Greenville

Andrew Benintendi began the 2015 season with the Lowell Spinners (single-A short season), but was promoted to the Greenville Drive, Boston's single-A affiliate, Aug. 16. (photo courtesy of MiLB.com)

It didn't take long for Andrew Benintendi to adjust to his new home.

In his second game in single-A, the former Arkansas center fielder went 2-for-4 with a pair of home runs and three RBIs in the Greenville Drive's 7-5 10-inning win over the Greensboro Grasshoppers Wednesday.

Benintendi was called up from single-A short season Lowell Sunday, after batting .290 with seven home runs in 35 games. He went 0-for-4 in his single-A debut Monday, but bounced back Wednesday.

His first home run was a two-run shot to right center field and gave the Drive a 3-0 lead in the first inning. His second was a solo home run in the top of the 10th inning, adding to the Drive's lead and making the final score 7-5.

While he is only 2-for-8 (.250) through two games in Greenville, Benintendi does have three walks, giving him an on-base percentage of .455.