This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/mlb/fastball as Spencer Steer, Nick Martinez Combine For Wild History in Cincinnati Reds Win.

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.