There was no doubt about it: despite picking up a one-game suspension hours prior to first pitch, Giants infielder Matt Chapman was going to do whatever it took to play on Wednesday night at Coors Field.
An appeal later, Chapman was eligible to play, which he did in grand style, hitting two home runs that powered San Francisco to a 10-8 win and a sweep of the Colorado Rockies.
In other words, it was Chapman’s revenge game.
“It’s obviously unfortunate that I have to get suspended probably, but I wanted to appeal it to see what we can do,” Chapman told reporters after the Giants’ win. “I want to be out there and help this team no matter what.
“Every game is super important for us, so the fact that I was able to be out there and make an impact is huge.”
“I want to be out there and help this team no matter what.”
Matt Chapman reflects on the decision to appeal his one-game suspension pic.twitter.com/txEswfxXWG
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The impact was felt early on. Chapman gave the Giants a 1-0 lead in the second with a 450-foot shot to center field off Germán Márquez.
Chappy suspends a ball 450 feet 💥 pic.twitter.com/MidFFl0OAZ
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Chapman’s second home run came after San Francisco had retaken Colorado’s 5-4 lead. It was his second multi-home run game this season and the 14th of his career.
You CAN’T stop Matt Chapman 😈 pic.twitter.com/n2gqMnDQs8
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The Giants, now four games behind the New York Mets in the National League wild-card race, have homered in a San Francisco era-record 17 straight games.
Finally, the bats undeniably are hot for Chapman and Co.
“It’s good. Better late than never, I guess, right? It’s been a lot of fun,” Chapman added.
“We obviously hit a rough patch, but I feel like we’re coming into our own right now and playing good baseball. We’re just trying to keep it rolling.”
A final verdict on Chapman’s suspension has yet to be made, but in the meantime, there’s no doubt the Giants will need him as they look to keep their postseason dream alive.
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