""It's just amazing. 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.""
""This team is just so awesome. I'm so blessed because of the love they showed me, the support every day. They're asking about her, asking about her well-being, my well-being, and that's all they really cared about. They didn't care about baseball.""
""I got choked up a bunch of times thinking about my mom amid the celebration. I'm looking forward to the Braves' road trip next week to Anaheim, California.""
Dominic Smith made MLB history by hitting a walk-off grand slam in his debut with the Braves, completing a six-run ninth inning against the Royals. Just two weeks after losing his mother to cancer, Smith felt her presence during the celebration. He expressed gratitude for the Braves' support during his mother's illness, highlighting their concern for his well-being over baseball. Smith's dramatic hit came after the Braves overcame a 2-0 deficit, and he reflected on the emotional significance of the moment, especially in light of his recent loss.
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