Still clad in his uniform, Cam Smith took in the postgame fireworks show Friday night at Daikin Park that followed the figurative one he had just staged. He then returned to the Houston Astros' clubhouse and in the wake of his best game as a big leaguer offered a simple claim.

This is still so new for Cam Smith, who was anointed an aircraft carrier before ever stepping foot in a Houston Astros complex. For one moment of his magical Friday night, he stopped to stare at the sellout crowd he captivated.

Houston Astros outfielder Cam Smith paced his team’s offense in a 6-4 victory over the San Diego Padres on Friday. Smith blasted two homers in the game, much to the delight of Astros fans. He batted in four runs for his club.