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Chapman Appeals One-Game Ban, Homers Twice as Giants Sweep Rockies

MLB issued the suspension after a benches-clearing confrontation sparked by Rafael Devers' admired home run, with fines for Kyle Freeland, Willy Adames, Rafael Devers.

Sep 3, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Francisco Giants third baseman Matt Chapman (26) celebrates his three run home run with shortstop Willy Adames (2) in the sixth inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images
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Sep 3, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Gabriel Moreno (14) and pitcher Jake Woodford (41) celebrate after defeating the Texas Rangers at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • After filing his appeal, Matt Chapman remained eligible and delivered a 450-foot solo shot and a 423-foot three-run homer in a 10-8 win to finish a three-game sweep in Denver.
  • MLB suspended Chapman one game for pushing Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland, with enforcement paused during the appeal under league procedures.
  • Kyle Freeland, Willy Adames and Rafael Devers received undisclosed fines for their roles in Tuesday’s incident at Coors Field.
  • The confrontation began when Devers lingered on a first-inning home run off Freeland; Chapman, Freeland and Adames were ejected from that game.
  • The Giants have homered in 17 straight games to set a San Francisco-era record and moved within four games of the final NL wild-card spot with their 10th win in 11.