The San Francisco Giants are facing added tension in the middle of their playoff push after third baseman Matt Chapman received a one-game suspension and an undisclosed fine for pushing Colorado Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland. The altercation took place during the second game of a three-game series, in the first inning of Tuesday night’s Giants vs. Rockies matchup at Coors Field, after Freeland reacted poorly to a two-run home run by Rafael Devers . Chapman has filed an appeal, which temporarily delays the suspension and keeps him available during a pivotal week for the Giants.

USA Today’s Bob Nightengale took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account to break the news. He reported that while Devers and Freeland are just receiving fines for their roles in Wednesday night’s alt

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