On Friday night, the Cincinnati Reds returned home after one of the worst road trips in recent memory. In stops at Pittsburgh and Chicago, the Reds went 0-7 on their journey around the National League Central. This team needed positive vibes, and Friday started with that. Starting pitcher Nick Lodolo was finally activated for his first start of the season. Unfortunately, it wasn't the storybook return anyone hoped to see. Let's get into the recap of the Reds' eighth straight loss in the month of May. I just realized there have only been eight days in the month. Will the suffering ever end? Not The Worst, Not The Best Cincinnati Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo (40) has a seat in the dugout in the third inning of the MLB Interleague game between the Cincinnati Reds and the Houston Astros at Great American Ball Park in downtown Cincinnati on Friday, May 8, 2026. | Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Lodolo's return to Cincinnati was a sight for sore eyes.…