Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer hit three home runs in his first three at-bats against the San Diego Padres Friday night at Great American Ball Park.

Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez fell short of notching his place in Reds history by losing no-hit bid in ninth.

Reds manager Terry Francona said he addressed the matter with De La Cruz following the game. "I kinda told him I don't think the best players in the league − he's better than that," Francona said.

John Sadak on Reds OF Tyler Callihan's defensive effort in Atlanta: "He caught that ball. I know what the book says. I think he caught that ball." ...