Teams creative in finding energy

The absence of fans didn’t stop Cincinnati Reds first baseman Joey Votto from receiving an ovation after hitting a home run to put his team ahead for good.

All that applause Wednesday came from the Reds grounds crew. When they haven’t been keeping Great America Ball Park in tip-top shape, the groundskeepers have loudly cheered for the Reds from the stands.

Teams throughout the major leagues have found different ways to maintain…