Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffers broken leg after getting hit with 111 mph line drive: 'A huge blow'
New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffered a broken right fibula after being struck by an 111 mph line drive from Yankees' hitter Spencer Jones. Despite the injury, Holmes remained in the game and completed the inning before being removed. X-rays confirmed the fracture, and Holmes is expected to be sidelined for a significant period.
- ▪Clay Holmes was hit by an 111 mph line drive from Spencer Jones during a game against the Yankees.
- ▪Holmes continued to pitch after the injury, retiring three batters in a scoreless fourth inning.
- ▪X-rays revealed a fractured right fibula, and manager Carlos Mendoza said Holmes would be out for a long time.
- ▪Holmes threw 26 pitches after being hit before being removed from the game in the fifth inning.
- ▪The incident occurred at Citi Field during the Mets' 5-2 loss to the Yankees on May 15, 2026.
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New York Mets Mets pitcher Clay Holmes suffers broken leg after getting hit with 111 mph line drive: 'A huge blow' X-rays revealed a fractured right fibula that will sideline Holmes 'for a long time' By Ryan Canfield Fox News Published May 16, 2026 1:37pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Fox News Flash top sports headlines for May 15 Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on FoxNews.com. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The New York Mets starting rotation took a major blow on Friday night.
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