Yankees' Spencer Jones hit a ball so hard it broke a Mets' pitcher's leg
Spencer Jones of the New York Yankees hit a ball with such force that it broke the leg of Mets pitcher Clay Holmes. The incident occurred during a game on May 16, 2026, resulting in Holmes suffering a fractured fibula. This unfortunate event adds to the Mets' struggles this season, while the Yankees celebrate Jones's powerful hitting.
- ▪Spencer Jones hit a ball that broke Mets pitcher Clay Holmes' leg.
- ▪Holmes suffered a fractured fibula and will be out for an extended period.
- ▪The incident occurred during a game between the Yankees and Mets on May 16, 2026.
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