Dodgers' Will Smith Powers World Series Comeback With Three RBI Game

Dodgers catcher Will Smith has been a key contributor in the 2025 World Series despite missing the final weeks of the regular season due to a hairline fracture in his right hand. He returned to the lineup late in the playoffs and has posted a .314 postseason batting average, leading the Dodgers in hits and delivering clutch performances, including a pivotal go-ahead home run in Game 2 that helped tie the series against the Toronto Blue Jays. Smith's home run broke a 1-1 tie and ended pitcher Kevin Gausman's streak of retiring 17 batters in a row, sparking a 5-1 Dodgers win. His consistent offensive output, including nine hits in six games and reaching base in seven of eight starts, has been vital to the Dodgers' postseason success, with manager Dave Roberts noting that the break helped Smith heal and regain power. Smith’s leadership and steady excellence behind the plate have been praised by teammates, and he is on track to earn his third World Series ring, continuing an impressive run that includes multiple championships for two players named Will Smith on different teams. The Dodgers now have home-field advantage as they return to Los Angeles aiming to win three more games and clinch the title.