With Jay Bruce facing lefty specialist Randy Choate, a ground ball to the right side might have been enough to tie it. The Reds are 22-38 in one-run decisions, tied with the Marlins for the most in the majors. The Reds entered the night last in the majors in runs, hits, average, slugging percentage and on-base percentage since the All-Star break. John Lackey powered back into the St.