Clay Holmes Dominates in WBC Debut for Team USA

Mets right-hander Clay Holmes delivered a stellar performance in his World Baseball Classic debut, tossing three scoreless innings in Team USA's 9-1 victory over Great Britain. Entering in relief, the 32-year-old struck out six batters, including five consecutive hitters across the fourth and fifth innings. Holmes, a two-time All-Star, expressed readiness for the tournament, noting his focus remains on securing outs regardless of the stage.