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Cam Smith Homers Twice, Astros Win 6-4 Against Padres

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Dana Brown might have been onto something when he likened Cam Smith to an “aircraft carrier” in Spring Training.

CAM SMOKES ONE!#BuiltForThis pic.twitter.com/hI9YnN90Fg

— Houston Astros (@astros) April 19, 2025

In all seriousness, though, Smith had the best game of his young career, smacking two home runs to drive in four runs. While there have been growing pains to start his career, this game serves as a reminder of why he was the centerpiece of the Kyle Tucker trade. The talent is abundantly apparent, and the results will hopefully follow.