SAN FRANCISCO —
Chapman had faced a suspension and an undisclosed fine after he made contact with Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland.
Chapman, Freeland and Giants shortstop Willy Adames were ejected following the first-inning fracas during San Francisco’s 7-4 win at Coors Field; then Chapman led the Giants past the Rockies 10-8 a night later, playing the game as the appeal was considered.
Freeland, Adames and Rafael Devers also were fined for their involvement. Tempers flared after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning and admired it before beginning his slow trot.
“Look, we didn’t feel like we started it. It is what it is, deal with it going forward. We’ll see what happens in the appeal. The other ones were fines,” said Giants manager Bob Melvin the next day. “You knew something was going to happen. We were hoping there weren’t suspensions. Ended up being one, and it’s on appeal, so see where that goes.”
Devers crushed a sweeper over the right field wall, and then Freeland took exception with Devers’ celebration, prompting both players to shout at each other.
Several players charged toward the infield, and MLB said Chapman was disciplined for “pushing” Freeland. Adames also was in the middle of the scrum.
