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Mighty Mallex posts first multi-homer game
- Updated: May 18, 2016
PITTSBURGH — As Mallex Smith progressed through the Braves’ Minor League levels last year, he looked like Billy Hamilton with shoulders. Though he might be a tick slower than the fleet-footed Reds outfielder, Smith has already provided strong indication he has the greater offensive potential and the ability to occasionally produce some unexpected power.
After the Braves encountered an early nine-run deficit on Tuesday night at PNC Park, Smith drilled a pair of two-run homers that fueled a comeback bid that fell short in a 12-9 loss to the Pirates. The rookie outfielder has recorded three home runs through the first 31 games of his career, or one more than he hit while combining to tally 484 at-bats with Double-A Mississippi and Triple-A Gwinnett last year.
“I’ll hit every single one of my home runs in my life by accident,” Smith said. “I’ll stick to my game and know who I am as a player.”
Though he stands with Freddie Freeman as the only Braves who …
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