Cam Smith homers again in Wild Card opener

Second blast made it 4-2

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 4h1 min read

Cam Smith puts another one on the board by way of the long ball! 📺 MLB Wild Card on Peacock + NBCSN https://t.co/9vXaTG Via @NBCSports on X

What happened: Smith connected for his second long ball of the night in the Wild Card round. The game aired on Peacock and NBCSN. The blast was estimated at 440 feet.

Why it matters: A 4-2 cushion gives the bullpen margin in a short Wild Card series. The round opened Tuesday under the finalized 2026 postseason bracket.

By the numbers: Home runs in game: 2. Score after blast: 4-2. Reported distance: 440 feet.

What to watch: Both bullpens now manage a two-run game the rest of the way. The winner gains early control of the Wild Card series.

Sources

@NBCSports 2026-09-30T22:23:46.444718+00:00

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