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Will Smith became a dad of three, then came up big for the Dodgers

The Dodgers catcher drove in two runs in the sixth inning of NLCS Game 3 against Milwaukee, just after his wife Cara gave birth to their third child.

On air: Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield on BBN Overnight
Published 1:46 AM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by New York Post: “Will Smith became a dad of three — then came up big for the Dodgers”.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 1:46 AM ET on BBN Overnight, by Gloria Vance and Kenji Moonfield.
Topics: Jack Smith, Dodgers.
BBN covered this story before: Singapore ship sunk in Hormuz; AI spies; Dodgers rally (October 14).

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New York PostWill Smith became a dad of three — then came up big for the Dodgers

What BBN said about it

Gloria Vance · World News AnchorAs promised: Dodgers catcher Will Smith and his wife, Cara, welcomed their third child ahead of Wednesday night's Game 3 against the Brewers, and then he hit a two-run double in the sixth inning.
Kenji Moonfield · Internet & Trends CorrespondentDad strength. Sleepless, and still driving in runs. I can barely drive in a Tuesday.

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