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Dominic Smith's Walk-Off Grand Slam Lifts Braves Past Royals
Dominic Smith became the first MLB player to hit a walk-off grand slam in his team debut, leading the Braves to a six-run ninth inning comeback win.
- Atlanta Braves designated hitter Dominic Smith hit a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning on Saturday, securing a 6-2 victory against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park.
- Trailing 2-0 entering the ninth, the Braves rallied with RBI singles by Mike Yastrzemski and Michael Harris II, setting the stage for Smith's heroic moment just two weeks after his mother died of cancer.
- Smith's 386-foot blast into the right-field seats made him the first player in MLB history to hit a walk-off grand slam in his team debut, per the Elias Sports Bureau.
- A fan graciously returned the milestone ball to Smith, who told reporters, "This team is just so awesome," crediting teammates' support during his mother's illness and his fight for a roster spot.
- The Braves face the Royals on Sunday with RHP Grant Holmes on the mound, before traveling to Anaheim next week where Smith plans to visit family and "say his goodbyes.
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Braves’ Dominic Smith hits walk-off home run nearly 2 weeks after mother’s death
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Dominic Smith was playing with a heavy heart when he made his Atlanta Braves debut on Saturday night – his sixth team in four years. Smith’s mother, Yvette LaFleuer, died of cancer earlier this month. When Smith stepped up to the plate against the Kansas City Royals in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded, he said he could feel her presence with him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXN…
Braves’ Dominic Smith hits walk-off grand slam less than two weeks after mom’s death: ‘I feel her every day’
Dominic Smith has felt his mother's presence every day since she died March 15 after a battle with cancer. She was on his mind Saturday when the Braves designated hitter smacked a walk-off grand slam in the ninth inning to give Atlanta a 6-2 win over the Royals.
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