""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.""
""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 change in those moments.""
Will Smith, the catcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, hit a game-winning home run in the eighth inning on his birthday. This event coincided with a bobblehead giveaway celebrating his previous game-winning homer in the World Series. His teammates acknowledged the significance of the moment, and commentators noted Smith's calm demeanor in high-pressure situations. Max Muncy highlighted Smith's ability to slow down the game during crucial moments, while manager Dave Roberts praised his reliability and skill in hitting.
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