Braves' Smith Hits Historic Walk-Off Slam After Mom's Death
March 29, 2026·about 3 hours ago·via People.com
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Dominic Smith delivers a walk-off grand slam in his team debut, capping a stunning 6-2 comeback win over the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park. The dramatic ninth-inning blast off Carlos Estevez marks the first time in MLB history a player achieves this feat with a new team, per the Elias Sports Bureau. Just two weeks earlier, Smith's mother, Yvette LaFleur, passed away from cancer on March 15. Read more about this...