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"Look, I don't think you can ever have enough pitching," Posey said. "So we'll just keep our options open for what might present itself."
Chapman returns to the team in the midst of their worst stretch of the season. The Giants went 9-14 without Chapman in the lineup, and they’ve lost eight of their last 11 games. Their recent skid includes being swept by the Miami Marlins at home, as well as losing two of three to the Chicago White Sox.
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Orion Kerkering allowed two runs in the eighth after Sánchez allowed one run over seven innings. The Phillies' struggles with runners in scoring position also continued.
The Giants were initially hoping to get third baseman Matt Chapman back for their final series before the All-Star break, but his return now appears to be ahead of schedule.
As he walked off the field, Chapman told reporters that he plans to play a rehab game with Triple-A Sacramento on Friday as the Giants begin their three-game series against the Athletics at Sutter Health Park in West Sacramento. The River Cats are currently playing in Reno, which is roughly a two-hour drive from West Sacramento.