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.

Cincinnati Reds' Spencer Steer hit three home runs in his first three at-bats against the San Diego Padres Friday night at Great American Ball Park.

CINCINNATI — Spencer Steer got a standing ovation from the crowd of 26,746 at Great American Ball Park after a strikeout in the eighth inning Friday night, and a half-inning later Nick Martinez got his standing ovation on his way off the mound after giving up a walk and double to start the ninth.