Overview

• Rowdy Tellez’s fifth-inning liner rebounded off the brim of Smith’s cap under a 106.6-mph impact, folding the bill instead of striking his face.
• Manager Stephen Vogt and team trainers quickly evaluated Smith’s post-impact stability before clearing him to continue pitching.
• Smith responded immediately by striking out Dominic Canzone with a 96.2-mph splitter to end the inning.
• The Seattle Mariners pulled away with a four-run seventh inning en route to a 7-2 victory over the Guardians.
• Smith said he credits pregame prayers and protective headgear with keeping the ball away from his face.