Pavin Smith Sets Arizona Record in Astros Win

Pavin Smith delivered a standout performance for the Arizona Diamondbacks in their 12-6 victory over the Houston Astros, hitting three home runs and driving in a career-high eight RBIs. Smith's offensive explosion included a three-run homer, a grand slam, and a solo shot, all within his first three at-bats, marking his first multi-home run game. His seven RBIs in the first three innings set a Diamondbacks record, and his eight RBIs for the game tied him with Chris Iannetta for the second-most in franchise history. This breakout game significantly boosted Smith's season stats, elevating his batting average to .270 and his OPS to .905. The victory snapped a three-game losing streak and kept Arizona in a competitive position for the National League Wild Card spot. Smith's performance came against future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, who had one of his worst outings since 2017.