Nick Martinez was three outs away from becoming the 18th pitcher in Reds franchise history to toss a no-hitter, and first baseman Spencer Steer was one swing away from becoming the second Reds player to homer four times in a game. But, both Martinez and Steer fell short.

In the fifth inning of Friday's game against the San Diego Padres, Reds infielder/outfielder Spencer Steer hit his third home run of the game. Steer is the first Cincinnati Red to hit three home runs in a game since Jesse Winker accomplished it in 2021.

Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer runs the bases after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Cincinnati, Monday, Sept. 4, 2023. (AP Photo/Aaron Doster) Spencer Steer had quite the night on Friday in the Reds' game against the San Diego Padres.