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Tyler Mahle, Tejay Antone dominant in win

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In the back of Tyler Mahle's mind Tuesday was the last time he pitched at Nationals Park. 

That was three years ago, a lifetime in a big leaguer's career, but it was a poor start that prompted a demotion to the minor leagues. He never forgot that feeling. He was just a rookie pitcher with promise back then. 

"You've got to be better than that this time," Mahle said to himself before the Reds' 2-1 victory against the Washington Nationals. 

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May 25, 2021; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Cincinnati Reds shortstop Kyle Farmer (17) is congratulated by starting pitcher Tyler Mahle (30) after hitting a solo home run against the Washington Nationals during the third inning at Nationals Park.

Oh, he was better. He combined with Tejay Antone to outduel three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer. It was the first time Scherzer lost a home start this season. 

Mahle and Antone combined for eight scoreless innings and they didn't even have a runner touch second base against them. Mahle permitted three hits and one walk against the 20 batters he faced. Antone didn't allow a ball out of the infield in 2 2/3 innings. 


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