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Nick Martinez and Spencer Steer just miss making history in Reds' 8-1 win over Padres

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Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez throws during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez, left, speaks with catcher Tyler Stephenson at the pitcher's mound during the third inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer gestures as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer (7) celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez (28) gestures to the crowd after a pitching change during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez reacts after striking out San Diego Padres' Jake Cronenworth to retire the side during the eighth inning of a baseball game, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)
Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Martinez throws during the first inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)

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Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer rounds the bases after hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Friday, June 27, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Jeff Dean)