Yankees handle Mets, then talk about their ‘psychopath’ former teammate
The Yankees defeated the Mets 5-2 in a Subway Series game at Citi Field, with rookie Spencer Jones going 2-for-4 and driving in a run. During the game, Mets starter Clay Holmes, a former Yankees reliever, was struck by a line drive from Jones and suffered a fractured right fibula, sidelining him for an extended period. Yankees players and managers praised Holmes for his toughness, with Carlos Rodon calling him a 'psychopath' in admiration of his ability to continue pitching after the injury.
- ▪Spencer Jones had his best game as a big leaguer, going 2-for-4 with an RBI in the Yankees' 5-2 win over the Mets.
- ▪Mets starter Clay Holmes fractured his right fibula after being hit by a 111-mph line drive from Jones and will be out for a long time.
- ▪Yankees players, including Carlos Rodon and Aaron Boone, praised Holmes for his toughness, with Rodon calling him a 'psychopath' for continuing to pitch after the injury.
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