Clay Holmes blows 12th save, Yankees fans vent frustration in stadium and online
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In a dramatic turn of events at Yankee Stadium, Clay Holmes faced significant backlash from fans after blowing his 12th save of the season, which could have cost the Yankees a crucial win against the Kansas City Royals.
Clay Holmes is getting booed hard by the Yankee Stadium crowd for turning a 2-1 lead into a tied game in the seventh inning.
— Brendan Kuty 🧟♂️ (@BrendanKutyNJ) September 12, 2024
Clay Holmes faces backlash from Yankees fans after 12th blown save
With the Yankees leading 2-1 in the seventh inning, Clay Holmes allowed the Royals to tie the game 2-2. He struggled with back-to-back singles and a sacrifice fly, resulting in the tying run scoring. The failure to secure the save led to audible boos from the crowd and a surge of criticism on social media.
Yankees supporters expressed their frustration on X (formerly Twitter), with many calling for Holmes to be designated for assignment (DFA) ahead of the critical October playoffs. The fans’ discontent reflects mounting concerns about Clay Holmes’ reliability as the team gears up for a potential World Series run.
Send Clay Holmes and DJ to the fucking Mets
— Durag Wells #RepBX #28 #NYY (@treborfa20) September 12, 2024
What blackmail does Clay Holmes have in Aaron Boone? This is insane. https://t.co/NlARHReA4X
— J.P. Polewczak (@jp_polewczak) September 12, 2024
I never want to see Clay Holmes on the mound again.
— Yolanda🪷 (@ScarlettYoli) September 12, 2024
Also Boone needs to stay away from Clay Holmes in any close game. Never mind closing I don't want to see him in the 7th or 8th inning either unless the Yankees have a big lead or are losing by a lot of runs. Once a runner reaches base against him then trouble begins.
— Michael Dorbuck (@mikedorb1) September 12, 2024
If I see Clay Holmes even warming up near a save situation I'll vomit https://t.co/4gwJADB9W8
— Girls Dem Splenda (@NBHTV_) September 12, 2024
DFA Clay Holmes
— 😀 (@DonQ2U) September 12, 2024
Clay Holmes when it comes to blowing leads in important games pic.twitter.com/ZEcLFi77J6
— Joe (@GiantsSBchamps) September 12, 2024
Despite Clay Holmes’ setback, the Yankees secured a 4-3 victory in a dramatic 11-inning game. Jazz Chisholm Jr. delivered the game-winning hit, an infield single that drove in Jon Berti. The win was vital for the Yankees, who are in a tight race for the American League East title.
The Yankees‘ resilience was evident, as they rallied after Holmes’ mishap. Tommy Kahnle and Jake Cousins provided solid relief, while Luke Weaver delivered a crucial performance in the 10th and 11th innings. Weaver’s effective pitching kept the Royals at bay and gave the Yankees a chance to mount their comeback.
Clay Holmes’ performance remains a point of contention, especially with the Yankees’ playoff aspirations hanging in the balance. As the regular season winds down, the team will face the Boston Red Sox in a series starting Thursday. The upcoming games will be critical for the Yankees as they aim to solidify their playoff position and address their bullpen concerns.
Upcoming Yankees schedule
The Yankees shift their focus to a pivotal four-game series against their historic rivals, the Boston Red Sox, at Yankee Stadium. However, despite the win, fans are left wondering whether Clay Holmes will continue to anchor the closer role.
- Thursday: Yankees vs. Red Sox, 7:15 p.m. ET, FOX
- Friday: Yankees vs. Red Sox, 7:05 p.m. ET, Apple TV+
- Saturday: Yankees vs. Red Sox, 1:05 p.m. ET, YES/MLB Network
- Sunday: Yankees vs. Red Sox, 1:35 p.m. ET, YES/MLB Network
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