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.

Nick Martinez pitched out of the bullpen twice between starts for the Cincinnati Reds and then took a no-hit bid into the ninth of his next start.

Nick Martinez took a no-hit bid into the ninth inning before allowing pinch-hitter Elias Díaz’s double and Spencer Steer hit three home runs, leading the Cincinnati Reds over the San Diego Padres 8-1.