Atlanta Braves' Dominic Smith Delivers Historic Walk-Off Just 2 Weeks After Mom's Death
The first baseman's mom, Yvette LaFleur, died on March 15
Dominic Smith of the Atlanta Braves during his game against the Kansas City Royals at Truist Park in Atlanta on March 28, 2026 Credit: Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty NEED TO KNOW Dominic Smith of the Atlanta Braves made a historic walk-off grand slam during his home game against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, March 28 The home run came just two weeks after his mom died "It’s just so special. I feel her every day.
I miss her dearly. There’s not a moment where I don’t think about her," Smith told reporters after the game Dominic Smith has made history. The Atlanta Braves first baseman, 30, made a historic walk-off grand slam during the team's home game against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday, March 28, at Truist Park.
The home run, which came just two weeks after his mom died, led his team to a 6-2 win. Smith told reporters that he felt his mom’s presence during the game, according to the Major League Baseball (MLB) website. “I definitely did,” he said.
“I got choked up a bunch of times, and I’m trying to hold back tears right now. It’s just so special. I feel her every day.