For 4 and a half video games within the NLCS, the likelihood lingered.

On the Los Angeles Dodgers’ facet was beginning catcher Will Smith. On the Atlanta Braves was left-handed reliever Will Smith. In some unspecified time in the future, it felt like the 2 have been certain to face off in a battle of similar names.

That matchup lastly grew to become a actuality within the sixth inning of Recreation 5. And what a plate look it was.

Will Smith vs. Will Smith

With two males on and two outs and the Braves up 2-1, Smith the hitter got here as much as face Smith the pitcher. It was a pivotal second because the Dodgers attempt to come again from a 3-1 collection deficit. It was additionally a historic second, because it was the primary time two gamers with the identical identify confronted one another in MLB postseason motion.

Smith ultimately labored the depend full, then did this:

A go-ahead, no-doubt, three-run house run. An excellent second for Will Smith, and in addition a pitch that Will Smith would definitely like again.

And sure, Twitter had a discipline day.

Will Smith will get one of the best of Will Smith hahaha.

So Recent.

— Evan Barnes



(@evan_b) October 17, 2020

Will Smith stated “I Am Legend”

— Fabian Ardaya (@FabianArdaya) October 17, 2020

I had Will Smith in that one all the way in which.

— Steve Dilbeck (@stevedilbeck) October 17, 2020

I am seeing double. 4 Wills Smith!

— Jon Tayler, Smiling Politely (@JATayler) October 17, 2020

I haven’t seen Will Smith humiliate Will Smith like that since Wild Wild West

— Kindly Klown From Cyber House (@SupportiveDude) October 17, 2020

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