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Birthday Blast: Smith's Homer Seals Dodgers Sweep
29 Mar
Summary
- Will Smith hit a go-ahead, two-run homer on his 31st birthday.
- The Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Diamondbacks.
- Eduardo Rodriguez pitched for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.

Will Smith's 31st birthday was marked by a dramatic go-ahead, two-run homer with two outs in the eighth inning. This clutch hit lifted the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks, completing a season-opening three-game sweep. Smith's home run came after Mookie Betts walked, providing the Dodgers with a crucial lead.
Relief pitcher Will Klein (0-1) was credited with the win, allowing one run and striking out one batter in the eighth inning. Edwin Diaz secured his second consecutive save in the ninth, retiring the side with three consecutive flyballs. Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow gave up two runs and four hits over six innings, striking out six in his season debut.