Matt Chapman is back. After sitting out nine games with right hand inflammation, Chapman was activated from the 10-day injured list prior to the Giants’ game against the Brewers at American Family Field on Saturday.

Prior to Friday’s 7-6 loss to the Rays, the Giants placed third baseman Matt Chapman on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to August 13. (The San Francisco Chronicle’s Susan

Whether the Giants truly believe they can crawl back into contention or not, it will have to start with playing one clean game.