Matt Chapman Delivers Game-Changing Double for Giants
Matt Chapman’s Heroic Eighth-Inning Double
SAN FRANCISCO -- Matt Chapman hit a bases-clearing double in the eighth inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants to a 3-1 win against the Miami Marlins. The Giants, who had been trailing 1-0, saw Chapman rip a slider on a two-strike count from Miami reliever George Soriano, scoring all three runners with two outs.
Pitching Duel Turns into Giants' Triumph
The game, which displayed a pitcher's duel between Blake Snell of the Giants and the Marlins' Adam Oller, remained scoreless through six innings. Snell impressed with eight strikeouts in his seven strong innings of work.
- Giants improve to .500, now at 68-68
- Marlins briefly led with an RBI single from David Hensley
- Ryan Walker recorded his fifth save of the season
Despite strong performances, the Marlins’ relief pitcher Mike Baumann was charged with three runs after allowing a single and two walks in the critical eighth inning. Chapman’s double proved to be the decisive blow, showcasing his clutch hitting.
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