Dodgers star Will Smith reacts to go-ahead birthday homer
Dodgers catcher Will Smith hits a go-ahead two-run homer on bobblehead night, lobbies Dave Roberts to start despite a rest day, and seals a series sweep.
Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) celebrates his double during an MLB baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Tuesday September 9th, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith celebrated turning 31 years old Saturday with a vintage performance. Smith hit an eighth-inning, go-ahead two-run home run to complete a 3-2 victory against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium.
The star achieved the feat after successfully lobbying manager Dave Roberts to remain in the starting lineup despite a planned rest. Before the contest, Dodgers coaches and support staff received their 2025 World Series rings. The Diamondbacks took a 2-0 lead through the first three innings while the Dodgers struggled.
Los Angeles remained scoreless until the sixth inning. First baseman Freddie Freeman hit an RBI double to cut the gap. On the lineup change, Smith said: "He's always been good.
We always talk about stuff, yeah, he was giving me the day off, I just kind of dropped the bobblehead card at the bobblehead tomorrow, and you let me in there. " The Dodgers' offense played catch-up with two outs in the eighth inning and Mookie Betts at first base. Arizona reliever Juan Morillo faced Smith in a tense encounter.