Mets' Smith hits go-ahead HR in 1st game since tearful plea

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Dominic Smith followed powerful words with a powerful swing - and nothing could have prompted bigger cheers from the New York Mets. ''It's an honor to be around him,'' teammate Michael Wacha said. Smith hit the go-ahead home run in his first game since tearfully pleading for help combating racial inequality, Pete Alonso also connected and the New York Mets beat the crosstown Yankees 6-4 in the opener of a doubleheader Friday.

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