Giants-Rockies Benches-Clearing Brawl Follows Devers Home Run

A benches-clearing brawl erupted during the first inning of the San Francisco Giants' game against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field after Rafael Devers hit a two-run home run off Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland. The altercation began when Freeland objected to Devers' reaction to his home run, leading to heated words between the two and escalating into a physical fight involving Giants players Matt Chapman and Willy Adames, who threw punches and shoved Freeland. The incident caused a lengthy delay as umpires restored order and subsequently ejected Freeland, Chapman, and Adames. Despite the chaos, Devers was allowed to complete his home run trot after the situation calmed down. The Giants made defensive adjustments following the ejections, with Devers moving to third base and replacements entering the lineup for the ejected players. This early confrontation underscored the tension in a division rivalry game, highlighting Devers' strong performance since joining the Giants and the Rockies' frustration.