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Dodgers’ Will Smith Home Run Off Braves’ Will Smith Becomes First Postseason Matchup Of Players With Same Name

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their season alive in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, earning a 7-3 win over the Atlanta Braves to force a Game 6 on Saturday afternoon.

The pivotal swing of the night for the Dodgers came in the sixth inning when Will Smith hit his first home run of the postseason.

With the Dodgers trailing 2-1, Mookie Betts got the rally started with an infield single to begin the inning. After Max Muncy drew a two-out walk, Smith stepped to the plate to face Braves left-handed relief pitcher Will Smith.