""I think the heartbeat makes him reliable in those situations. I think his ability to spoil pitches, to put the bat on the ball, he doesn't chase very much, so he trusts his swing to see the ball a little bit longer with two strikes in big moments, and then when he gets a pitch he can handle, then he feels convicted to take a good swing.""
""It's never a doubt that he's going to fight in his at-bats. As soon as you start seeing (him) spitting on those sliders below the zone and he's fouling the fastball up, there's nothing that (opponents) have to beat him with.""
""Baseball's a hard game, and when moments get big like that, your heart rate tends to rise. He's got a pretty good ability to just kind of slow things down. When you're able to slow things down in those moments, you generally put yourself in a good spot. He's just really, really good at doing that. It's an ability that not everyone has, but he definitely has it.""
Will Smith hit a game-winning homer for the Dodgers, demonstrating his clutch performance. He has three hits this season, two home runs, and leads the team with five RBIs. Manager Dave Roberts praised Smith's reliable approach in high-pressure situations, highlighting his ability to spoil pitches and trust his swing. Teammate Miguel Rojas noted Smith's fighting spirit in at-bats, while Max Muncy emphasized Smith's unique ability to slow down the game during critical moments, a skill that contributes to his success.
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