The Los Angeles Dodgers face a 2-0 deficit in the National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers as the series shifts to the West Coast. Catcher Will Smith has personal reasons for distractions, with his wife giving birth to their third child recently.
Will Smith’s wife, Cara, shared on Instagram the news of their new daughter, Carter. The Smith family, which includes daughters Charlotte and Layton, now welcomes their third child in October. This timing mirrors recent years when the Dodgers reached the World Series.
This break comes at a pivotal time in the series, giving Smith a moment to spend with his family before returning to crucial games. The Dodgers aim to reverse momentum, chasing a strong Brewers team holding the best record in baseball.
Smith returned to the lineup to catch Blake Snell, despite this being an early Game 3. A 3-0 series lead is challenging to overcome, and the Dodgers aim to stay competitive.
Smith has struggled recently, with only one postseason hit, standing at 1-for-19. Fellow player Shohei Ohtani also faces struggles, exacerbated by knee and arm injuries, but he continues to contribute as the designated hitter.
Manager Dave Roberts made adjustments to the lineup, placing Ohtani sixth against Brewer pitcher Robert Gasser and Smith seventh, maintaining his regular catching role.
While the Dodgers work to regain footing, the joy of a new family addition offers Smith a source of personal support amid the pressures of postseason baseball.
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