"While a monumental moment for the franchise, it also represented the sixth consecutive season that a player named Will Smith was part of the World Series-winning team. The streak began in 2020, when the Dodgers defeated the Tampa Bay Rays to capture their first title since 1988. That represented Smith's first full MLB season, although it featured a shortened schedule due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic."
"Then in 2021, the relief pitcher by the same name won the World Series as a member of the Atlanta Braves. It was the left-hander's first time playing in the Fall Classic after making his MLB debut during the 2012 season. Smith, the reliever, went on to win the next two World Series with the Houston Astros and Texas Rangers, respectively, giving him three championships in his career."
The Los Angeles Dodgers repeated as World Series champions by defeating the Toronto Blue Jays in seven games, winning back-to-back elimination road contests. The victory marked the sixth consecutive season in which a player named Will Smith was on a World Series-winning team. The streak began in 2020 with the Dodgers and continued through 2021–2023 with a reliever Will Smith winning titles with the Atlanta Braves, Houston Astros, and Texas Rangers. The reliever’s personal streak ended in 2024 with the Kansas City Royals' early playoff exit and his final season as a player. The Dodgers' Will Smith added another title in the recent seven-game Fall Classic.
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