When the San Diego Padres first acquired Freddy Galvis this offseason from the Phillies, they were hoping, much like Eric Hosmer, that he would be a piece to build around. Well, Galvis’ time to shine has officially arrived. In the top of the ninth, with the game tied at five, Galvis put down a beautiful bunt that popped awkwardly to Felipe Vazquez.
A run came home to score regardless, but because of Galvis’s hustle out of the box, and the Pirate’s negligence in covering first base, he would arrive there safely. Which set the table for a four-run 9th inning and a comeback victory in the Steel City.