The San Francisco Giants erupted for an 18‑3 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, a performance that was as much about the sheer volume of hits as it was about the fireworks in the middle of the lineup.
At the heart of the onslaught was third baseman Matt Chapman, who delivered a grand slam in the fourth inning off right‑hander Edward Cabrera and followed it with a three‑run homer that capped a seven‑run sixth. The two blasts were part of a night in which Chapman amassed eight runs batted in, tying the franchise record for RBIs in a single game.
A Night of Power Hitting
His explosiveness was not an isolated incident; the slugger also added a sacrifice fly and a solo homer, bringing his total to three long balls in the contest. The outburst placed Chapman in the company of legends such as Willie Mays, who first achieved the eight‑RBI feat after the Giants relocated to San Francisco in 1958, and fellow Giants Orlando Cepeda, Brandon Crawford, Joc Pederson and Wilmer Flores.
The game also marked Chapman’s personal milestone of homering in every major‑league ballpark, a testament to his adaptability across venues. Alongside him, Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt each contributed two homers, while Jonah Cox added a solo shot, fueling a 19‑hit attack that underscored the team’s recent surge.
Despite sitting at 26‑38 and deep in the NL West race, the Giants have begun to find rhythm at the plate. Manager’s comments about the quality of at‑bats and the comfort Chapman feels at the dish suggest a turning point that could reshape the club’s trajectory for the remainder of the season.