The Cincinnati Reds faced Max Scherzer and DID NOT LOSE THE GAME

Nick Lodolo returned from the injured list and looked positively electric for the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday against the New York Mets, putting up zeroes in his 4.2 IP on a night when Mets ace Max Scherzer returned to the mound, too.

Both pitchers had been sidelined with injuries and rehab prior to Tuesday’s 1-0 Cincinnati victory, but the stage was set for the future Hall of Famer and promising rookie to tussle in Great American Ball Park on Tuesday. Fortunately for the Reds - as it was inevitable for the Mets - their young phenom held up his end of the bargain, too.

Lodolo fanned 8 against 3 walks and 3 hits in his outing, and thanks to a surprising run of form from what’s left of the…