Matt Chapman Ties Giants' Record with 8 RBIs in Dominant Victory Over Cubs

CHICAGO (AP) — In a stunning display of power and precision, Matt Chapman etched his name alongside San Francisco baseball legends, including the illustrious Willie Mays, following an explosive performance on Friday. The 33-year-old third baseman achieved a career-high eight RBIs during the Giants' commanding 18-3 victory against the struggling Chicago Cubs.

Chapman’s remarkable day featured his fourth career grand slam, a three-run homer, and a sacrifice fly. His eight RBIs match the franchise's record for the San Francisco era, a feat previously accomplished by five other players since the team moved from New York in 1958. Mays was the first to set this record on April 30, 1961, followed by Orlando Cepeda, Brandon Crawford, Joc Pederson, and Wilmer Flores.

“I feel like I’ve been doing a good job with runners in scoring position and I’ve been having a lot of opportunities with guys on base,” Chapman remarked, reflecting on his performance in his third season with the Giants.

During a rain-soaked game at Wrigley Field, Chapman hit his grand slam in the fourth inning, contributing to a six-run rally. His second home run came in a seven-run sixth inning, where he sent a pitch from Ethan Roberts soaring 432 feet to left field, striking an electric advertisement above the bleachers. This marked the Giants' sixth grand slam of the season, with all six achieved in their last 18 games.

Chapman noted that he has now homered in every major league stadium after hitting two at Wrigley, joking, “I got Sacramento (the Athletics' temporary home) in Triple-A, so we’ll count it. But this was my last one, so that’s cool.” Alongside Chapman, teammates Willy Adames and Casey Schmitt also displayed their power, each hitting two home runs, while Jonah Cox contributed a solo shot off the bench.

Despite the offensive explosion, the Giants' season record stands at 26-38, leaving them struggling in the NL West. “We didn’t have many guys swinging the bat early and it seems like everybody’s kind of come alive at a similar time,” Chapman observed, highlighting the team's improved quality of at-bats.