"In the bottom of the second inning, Smith connected with a 92 mph fastball, hitting it at 97.8 mph off the bat. The ball ended up traveling 344 feet, looking like it was going to clear the wall, when Thompson rose up and made contact with it, holding on to it firmly."
"Smith is not the only Dodgers player on Team USA, as the legendary Clayton Kershaw is also on the squad in what will likely be his last time pitching. Before the start of the tournament, Smith reflected on what it would be like to have Kershaw on the team, providing veteran leadership and experience, as well as the ability to keep runs off the board if called upon."
"Thompson is elegible for the Great Britan squad due to his father's Bahamian nationality. Mychal, his father, is a former Los Angeles Lakers player. Trayce spent years within the Dodgers organization, serving up electric moments at the plate and in the outfield, but failing to find any consistency and eventually bouncing around the league."
During an Olympic baseball tournament game between Team USA and Great Britain, Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith hit a 97.8 mph line drive off a 92 mph fastball that traveled 344 feet and appeared destined for a home run. However, Trayce Thompson, playing right field for Great Britain, made a spectacular jumping catch to rob Smith of the hit. Smith serves as backup catcher for Team USA behind Cal Reilgh of the Seattle Mariners. The Dodgers organization is well-represented on Team USA, with legendary pitcher Clayton Kershaw also on the squad. Thompson, a former Dodgers prospect, is eligible for Great Britain through his father's Bahamian nationality.
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