Watch: Nick Martini Hits Two Home Runs on Opening Day, Cincinnati Reds Take 7-0 Lead Over Washington Nationals

Cincinnati has a 7-0 lead over Washington.

Mar 28, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Cincinnati Reds designated hitter Nick Martini (23) runs the | Katie Stratman-USA TODAY Sports

CINCINNATI — What a start for the Cincinnati Reds.

Nick Martini hit two home runs in his first two at-bats and the Reds have a 7-0 lead over the Washington Nationals in the fourth inning.

The Reds had a 1-0 lead in the second inning when Martini got going, clubbing a two-run homer to give Cincinnati a 3-0 lead. The Reds built on their lead in the third, as Martini hit a three-run homer this time, to give the Reds a 7-0 lead.

Martini has appeared in 141 career games prior to today, including 29 contests for the Reds last season. He posted a .264 batting average last season with six home runs and 16 RBI. He earned the Opening Day start with a successful spring and is taking advantage of the opportunity on Thursday at Great American Ballpark.

Watch both home runs below:

SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED. pic.twitter.com/hEFaZzIKif
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ANOTHER ROUND ON NICK 🍸 pic.twitter.com/IIIvWSeDE3
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