As the pieces are starting to come together for Houston Astros' rookie Cam Smith, one glaring weakness in his game comes to light as he looks to embrace a breakout in 2025.

Cam Smith said there was no bad blood facing the Cubs, but admitted his big game against his former organization "did feel a little special."

Houston Astros rookie right fielder Cam Smith capitalized on his second opportunity to bat cleanup on Friday, and the timing of his latest exceptional night at the plate couldn't have been better.