When an offense manages just four hits as the Reds did on Sunday, the margin for error disappears. In those games the only path to a win is making sure every scoring opportunity is maximized and that falls on the coaching staff to put players in the best possible position to succeed. On Sunday, it felt like that didn't happen. In the eighth inning with the game tied at zero, Spencer Steer started the inning with a live drive single to left field. After a Will Benson strikeout, Jose Trevino doubled down the left field line to put runners on second and third with just one out. Next up, Matt McLain hit a ground ball to third base and Steer was thrown out at home trying to score. With TJ Friedl due up, the Pirates elected to bring Gregory Soto into the game to face him. Instead of pinch-hitting Dane Myers, who is known for his ability to hit left-handed pitching, Francona let Friedl hit. Soto struck him out to end the inning. After the game, Francona was asked about that decision.…