"Major League Baseball handed out the harshest punishment for Tuesday's benches-clearing incident at Coors Field to Matt Chapman. The San Francisco Giants' third baseman was suspended for one game for his role in the fracas, which took place only two batters into the game. While Rockies starter Kyle Freeland, Giants first baseman Rafael Devers and shortstop Willy Adames were fined undisclosed amounts, Chapman was the only player to receive a suspension."
"The altercation occurred after Devers launched a two-run home run in the top of the first inning. Freeland took issue with Devers' admiration of his moonshot and interrupted his home-run trot, which prompted the benches to empty. Chapman, who was in the hole, waiting for his turn to bat, was first to reach the mound and shoved Freeland. Adames, in the on-deck circle, was also one of the first Giants to arrive on the scene and was shown cocking his arm but recoiling before attempting a punch."
Matt Chapman was suspended one game by Major League Baseball for shoving Rockies starter Kyle Freeland during a benches-clearing incident at Coors Field; Chapman appealed and remained eligible for Wednesday's game. Rockies starter Kyle Freeland and Giants players Rafael Devers and Willy Adames were fined undisclosed amounts. The altercation began after Devers hit a two-run homer and admired it, prompting Freeland to interrupt his trot. Benches emptied; Chapman shoved Freeland and Adames cocked an arm but recoiled. Chapman, Adames and Freeland were ejected. The Giants won 7-4 while playing Devers at third and using Casey Schmitt at second after an elbow issue.
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