## Pavin Smith Homers in First 3 At-Bats, Drives in 8 in Diamondbacks' Win **Diamondbacks' Pavin Smith put together a historic performance on Wednesday, becoming the first player in Major League history to homer in his first three at-bats and record eight RBIs in a game.** Smith's power surge helped the Diamondbacks secure a 12-6 victory over the Houston Astros. In the first inning, Smith launched a solo home run off Astros starter Luis Garcia. He followed that up with a two-run shot in the third inning and capped off his historic night with a grand slam in the fifth inning. Smith's eight RBIs are the most by a Diamondbacks player since Paul Goldschmidt drove in nine runs on May 20, 2015. The 25-year-old's breakout performance comes after a slow start to the season. Smith was batting just .200 with two home runs and nine RBIs in his first 25 games. But Smith has shown signs of improvement in recent weeks, and his performance on Wednesday was a clear indication that he is starting to find his stroke. "I'm just trying to see the ball well and hit it hard," Smith said. "I'm not trying to do too much." Smith's performance was a bright spot in an otherwise disappointing season for the Diamondbacks. The team is currently in last place in the NL West with a record of 19-36. But Smith's breakout game gives the Diamondbacks something to build on as they look to turn their season around. "Pavin had a great night," Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. "He's a young player with a lot of potential, and I'm excited to see what he can do for us the rest of the season."
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