He held the Padres hitless until the ninth inning during the Reds’ 8-1 win, but Martinez said thoughts of history — or what would happen if he could go all 27 outs without allowing any hits — started forming in his mind early in the game.

Terry Francona Weighs In on Nick Martinez's Near No-Hit Gem originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Cincinnati Reds regained momentum on Friday as they flattened the San Diego Padres in a three-game series opener at the Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati.