Clay Holmes, Prepping for WBC, Delivers First Spring Outing

The New York Mets secured their second victory of the spring Monday afternoon, edging out the reigning American League champions Toronto Blue Jays, 4–3.

While relief top prospect Ryan Lambert’s dominance was an exciting highlight, Clay Holmes got his first action of the spring before departing for the World Baseball Classic, which starts next week.

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The righty made his first start of the spring and threw 57 pitches over 3 2/3 innings. He punched out three Blue Jays...