Smith's Walk-Off Slam Honors Mom, MLB History

0:00On March 29th, Atlanta braves first baseman Dominic Smith etched his name in the books, Saturday March 28th at Truis Park. In his debut with the team, the 30-year-old smashed a walk-off grand slam off the Kansas City Royals, powering a 6-2 comeback win. This bomb landed just two weeks after his mom, Event LaFour, lost her battle with cancer on March 15th in California. In March, Smith's first regular season action since then, and his initial at-bat for Atlanta after signing a majorly deal on March 21st. Smith shared he sensed his mom's spirit right there on the field. Brave Skipper Walt Weiss called out the deep emotions fueling that swing, turning a tough personal moment into team magic. Sports stats keepers at Elias confirmed it, Smith is the first in MLB history to notch a walk-off grand slam in a debut with any new squad. The Los Angeles-born slugger, drafted by the Mets back in 2013, bounced through Washington, Boston, Cincinnati, and San Francisco.

1:00Before landing in Atlanta on a minor league packed in February, as the braves head west to Anaheim soon, Smith plans to link with family for final goodbyes. From grief to glory, that's baseball rewriting the script. You've been listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture coverage.