Matt Chapman’s ‘Dad Strength’ Powers Giants to 9-0 Victory Over Royals

Chapman’s two home runs lead a five-homer game for San Francisco in Kansas City.

Matt Chapman hit two home runs in his first game back after the birth of his daughter, Gia Alexandra.
The San Francisco Giants hit a total of five home runs, matching their season high, in a 9-0 win over the Kansas City Royals.
LaMonte Wade Jr. also contributed with two solo home runs, marking his second career multi-homer game.
Rookie pitcher Landen Roupp earned his first MLB win, throwing five scoreless innings with three strikeouts.
Chapman’s performance comes two weeks after signing a six-year, $151 million contract extension with the Giants.