Braves' Dominic Smith makes MLB history with emotional, unforgettable walk-off grand slam
On a special night, Dominic Smith did something no one else in MLB history has done.
（GettyImages） Braves' Dominic Smith makes MLB history with emotional, unforgettable walk-off grand slam originally appeared on The Sporting News . Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here . The Atlanta Braves opened the season with an impressive win, shutting out the Kansas City Royals and showcasing just how potent their offense can be.
On Saturday, however, the Braves were held scoreless for eight innings before everything changed in the ninth, capped off by a sentimental grand slam from Dominic Smith. “Braves Dominic Smith revealed tonight's game was extra emotional. He lost his mother to cancer two weeks ago.
The fan who caught the walk-off grand slam ball returned it to Smith,” Grant McAuley posted. Smith had faced the Braves numerous times throughout his career, but this marked the first time he contributed to a win for Atlanta. After the game, he expressed just how meaningful the moment was.
“It's just amazing," said Smith. "Played against the Braves for a long time, and being on the other side a lot of these endings kind of hurt, so to be on the right side of it this time was so fun. " The Braves are now undefeated to start the season after failing to win during the opening week in 2025.