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Source: Fox News
Summary
New York Mets starting pitcher Clay Holmes broke his right leg after being hit by an 111 mph line drive from New York Yankees designated hitter Spencer Jones in the fourth inning of their 5-2 loss at Citi Field. Holmes remained in the game, finishing the inning and then being lifted in the fifth. X-rays revealed a fractured right fibula that will sideline him for an extended period. Manager Carlos Mendoza said the injury is a “huge blow” to the team’s rotation.
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The game followed a familiar script.
The Mets’ rotation took a hit, literally, when Clay Holmes got smoked by a 111 mph line drive from Spencer Jones. Holmes, one of the team’s bright spots this season, remained in the game, finishing the inning and then getting lifted in the fifth. The injury is a huge blow, especially with the team already struggling this season.
The Mets will have to find a way to replace Holmes, who was having a solid season with a 2.39 ERA in nine starts. The loss dropped the team to 18-26, and they’re now 12.5 games back of the first-place Atlanta Braves in the National League East.
This one felt recognizable early, as the Mets’ rotation has been a liability all season. Now, they’ll have to dig deep to find a way to overcome this latest setback.
The result wasn’t surprising by the end, as the Mets have been plagued by injuries and inconsistency all season. This latest blow to the rotation might be the final straw for a team that’s already out of contention.
Original Observation: The Mets’ season-long struggles will likely continue, and this injury to Holmes might be the catalyst for a full-on rebuild.
