Not known for speed on the base path, Smith took a chance in the top of the sixth inning at Kauffman Stadium, bolting for home plate after Kansas City's Seth Lugo threw a wild pitch that slipped past catcher Salvador Perez. Smith, who stood feet away from the plate as Perez corralled the ball, dove head-first and (somehow) avoided Lugo's tag.
"I got a bad read on that, I gotta take off earlier. That's definitely on me," Smith said after Boston's 6-5 win on Tuesday night, as seen on NESN's postgame coverage.
Seeing them run around the bases puts a little pep in my step. Boston needed every heroic ounce in Smith's tank, especially considering the stakes involved in the team's six-game road trip.
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