Clay Holmes struggles in Mets' loss to Padres as downward trend continues

New York Mets starter Clay Holmes endured a difficult outing, allowing four runs (two earned) on eight hits, two walks, and two hit batters across 3.2 innings in a 5-0 loss to the Padres. His struggles included loading the bases multiple times and giving up a two-run single and a two-run home run after a fielding error. Holmes, who transitioned to a starter this offseason, was pulled in the fourth inning, with his downward trend as a starter continuing despite holding a 9-5 record with a 3.40 ERA over 113.2 innings prior to this start.