Freddy Galvis, Reds strike back at Padres

(John Minchillo/AP) Padres starting pitcher Cal Quantrill (left) walks up the mound after giving up a two-run home run to Cincinnati’s Freddy Galvis (right), during the sixth inning of Tuesday’s game.Padres starter Cal Quantrill strikes out nine, Reds starter Sonny Gray strikes out 10

CINCINNATI —

There were not a lot of pitches put in play Tuesday night at Great American Ball Park.

The few that did stood out not only for their rarity but for their uniqueness.

The decisive hit was a two-run homer Freddy Galvis hit 100 feet into the air and about 10 feet beyond the left field wall in the sixth inning.

The Reds’ 3-2 victory came in a game that started 11 minutes late due to rain showers that ran…