Pavin Smith hits a game-ending home run for the Arizona Diamondbacks, reigniting playoff hope. The homer comes about two months after Smith had been cut, and it arrives as he appears as a pinch-hitter. Yahoo Sports reports that manager Torey Lovullo had repeatedly expressed confidence that Smith “can hit,” and the decisive swing reflects that belief.
The accounts describe the same key moment: Smith connects for a long ball off a pitch from Michael Fulmer, taking a cutter over the right-field wall. While one outlet emphasizes the manager’s long-running optimism about Smith, both pieces focus on Smith’s return and immediate impact in a high-leverage situation. The broader context is the Diamondbacks’ attempt to keep their postseason chances alive late in the season, with Smith’s return serving as a notable storyline.
