Giants' Matt Chapman Appeals Suspension, Hits 2 HRs in Rockies Sweep

San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman was suspended for one game by Major League Baseball following a benches-clearing incident after he shoved Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland. Chapman appealed the suspension, allowing him to play in the next game, where he hit two home runs and helped lead the Giants to a 10-8 victory and a series sweep over the Rockies at Coors Field. The incident began after Rockies' Rafael Devers hit a home run and celebrated, which Freeland took offense to, leading to the altercation. Giants manager Bob Melvin supported Chapman's decision to play during the appeal, emphasizing the importance of his presence for the team's playoff hopes. Despite the suspension pending resolution, Chapman’s performance boosted the Giants’ record and postseason chances, as they continued a franchise-record home run streak. Colorado's Freeland, who was ejected and fined, was rested and scheduled to start the next game following the incident.