Overview
- Smith, making his first appearance for Atlanta on Saturday, finished a six-run ninth with a grand slam to beat the Royals 6-2.
- ESPN noted it was the first walk-off grand slam by any player in a debut with a new team.
- "I feel her every day," Smith said, describing tears during the celebration after his mother's death from cancer.
- He left spring camp for about a week after a scare for his mom, then returned to earn one of the final spots on the Opening Day roster.
- He earned his first start in the Braves' second game and said he plans to visit family in Anaheim next week to say his goodbyes.