San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello moved third baseman Matt Chapman to the leadoff position for Wednesday night's game against the Oakland Athletics.
The decision aims to provide an offensive spark after the team's 3-1 victory on Tuesday.
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Chapman's Recent Struggles
Chapman has been in a slump, batting . 077 with 11 strikeouts over his last seven games.
Despite this, he maintains a season slash line of . 243/.
329/. 713 with seven home runs and 42 RBIs.
Vitello previously tried Chapman in the leadoff spot on June 14 against the Chicago Cubs.
In that game, Chapman hit a home run and drove in two runs in three at-bats.
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The Giants face Oakland left-hander Gage Jump, who holds a 3-1 record with a 2.37 ERA.
San Francisco will start right-hander Tyler Mahle, who is 1-7 with a 6.04 ERA.
Tuesday's Victory Highlights
Right fielder Jung Hoo Lee led the Giants' offense on Tuesday, going 2-for-3 with a solo home run, a walk, and a stolen base.
He raised his season average to . 331.
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Starting pitcher Robbie Ray earned the win by throwing 8.0 innings, allowing only two hits and one earned run.
