Billy Smith, a pitcher for the Houston Astros team that won a second-half title in the strike-shortened 1981 season, died ...

Smith went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run, an additional RBI, one walk and one stolen base in Friday's 14-3 win over the Angels.

Obviously it’s not productive,” Smith said of his at-bats. “I know I’m an elite hitter, but I have to show that.” ...