Matt Chapman helps preserve Giants' 3-2 win over Angels with ugly but effective defensive play
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Matt Chapman rarely feels panicked on defense — you don't win five Gold Glove Awards and two Platinum Glove Awards by showing any fear in the field.
But that's exactly what the San Francisco Giants third baseman felt in the bottom of the ninth inning on Saturday night when, with a runner on first base, one out and the Giants leading the Los Angeles Angels by a run, Logan O'Hoppe swung at a 3-0 pitch from Ryan Walker and sent a ground ball to third.
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