PHOTOS: Braves go to 2-0 after walk-off grand slam

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PHOTOS: Braves go to 2-0 after walk-off grand slam

The Braves moved to 2-0 on the season with a 6-2 win over the Royals, led by Dominic Smith's walk-off grand slam.

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hits a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hits a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hits a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) throws a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) reacts at the end of the second inning at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss reacts during the second inning at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) tosses to first to put out Kansas City Royals second baseman Jonathan India (6) during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) hits a single during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss appeals to a referee during the fourth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Mauricio Dubón (14) forces out Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins (1) during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves second baseman Mauricio Dubón (14) forces out Kansas City Royals left fielder Isaac Collins (1) during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) hits a bunt during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts after hitting a double during the fifth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) throws a pitch during the sixth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) is not able to catch a solo home run by Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Kansas City Royals catcher Salvador Perez (13) celebrates with Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) after hitting one run home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Reynaldo López (40) reacts as he is relieved during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee (52) throws a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Dylan Lee (52) throws a pitch during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Kansas City Royals shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. (7) throws to first but can't put out during the seventh inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Joel Payamps (34) throws a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Joel Payamps (34) reacts as he is relieved throws a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Joel Payamps (34) reacts as he is relieved throws a pitch during the eighth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Osvaldo Bido throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Osvaldo Bido throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves pitcher Osvaldo Bido throws a pitch during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Mike Yastrzemski (18) hits a RBI single during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. (13) reacts during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves fans cheer as Kansas City Royals pitcher Carlos Estévez (53) prepares to throw during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves center fielder Michael Harris II (23) reacts after hitting a RBI signle during the ninth inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hit a grand slam during the 9th inning to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Blooper celebrates the victory over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. Atlanta Braves won 6-2 over Kansas City Royals. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hits a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hits a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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Atlanta Braves Dominic Smith hits a grand slam to win 6-2 over Kansas City Royals during the 9th inning of a baseball game at Truist Park, Saturday, March 28, 2026, in Atlanta. (Hyosub Shin/AJC)

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