Matt Chapman’s Two Homers Power Giants to 10-8 Win and Sweep Over Rockies in Denver

Wednesday, September 3rd, 2025

San Francisco Giants Sweep Colorado Rockies with 10-8 Victory

The San Francisco Giants powered past the Colorado Rockies 10-8 on Wednesday night at Coors Field, sealing a three-game sweep and extending their winning streak to four games.

Chapman’s Big Night Leads the Giants

Matt Chapman, who was in the lineup after appealing a one-game suspension stemming from a benches-clearing brawl the previous night, delivered two pivotal home runs to ignite the Giants’ offense. Chapman set the tone with a 450-foot blast to center in the second inning off Germán Márquez, putting San Francisco ahead early. In the sixth inning, Chapman added his 20th home run of the season, a 423-foot three-run shot off reliever Juan Mejia, providing a crucial cushion as the Rockies threatened a comeback. This marked Chapman’s second multi-homer game of the season and the 14th of his career.

Supporting Cast Delivers for San Francisco

Rookie Drew Gilbert contributed with his third home run of the season, sending a solo shot over the fence in the seventh for the Giants’ last tally of the night. Heliot Ramos and Patrick Bailey chipped in with strong performances, both going 2 for 4 with an RBI and two runs scored. The Giants have now won 10 of their last 11 games, tightening the race for the final NL wild card spot and pulling within four games of the New York Mets.

Giants Pitching Holds Steady

Robbie Ray started for San Francisco, allowing five runs (four earned) on seven hits while striking out eight over 4 2/3 innings. Joel Peguero picked up his first win of the year by recording four key outs in the middle innings. JT Brubaker surrendered three runs in relief before Ryan Walker closed the door in the ninth to earn his 14th save.

Rockies’ Effort Falls Short

For Colorado, Germán Márquez gave up four runs on eight hits over five innings. Luis Peralta faced just two batters in relief, allowing four runs and recording only one out. Hunter Goodman paced the Rockies’ offense with three hits and three RBI, but the rally ultimately came up short.

Key Moments and Stats

Chapman’s second home run was a turning point, coming just after Colorado had taken the lead in the bottom of the fifth. The Giants’ approach at the plate paid off in a big way across the series, as they combined to hit 10 home runs and extended their franchise record by homering in 17 consecutive games. Manager Bob Melvin was ejected during the Rockies’ rally in the fifth, further intensifying an already heated contest.

Looking Ahead

The Giants will head to St. Louis for a weekend series against the Cardinals. The starting pitcher for San Francisco has yet to be announced. The Rockies will return home to host the San Diego Padres, with both teams’ starting pitchers to be determined.

In summary

The San Francisco Giants completed a crucial sweep of the Colorado Rockies with a 10-8 win, fueled by Matt Chapman’s two home runs and strong efforts from throughout the lineup. The Giants’ win streak now stands at four games, and their offense continues to impress with franchise-record power. As the postseason chase heats up, San Francisco inches closer to an NL wild card berth while the Rockies look to regroup for their next series.

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