Yankees' Clay Holmes Blows 11th Save in 4-7 Loss to Rangers in Arlington

Sep 4, 2024, 03:12 AM

New York Yankees closer Clay Holmes blew his 11th save of the season, resulting in a crushing loss to the Texas Rangers in Arlington. Holmes entered the game in the bottom of the 9th inning with a 4-3 lead, but gave up a walk-off grand slam, leading to a 4-7 defeat. This marks Holmes' 12th blown save of the year, causing frustration among fans and calls for a change in the closer role. Yankees manager Aaron Boone acknowledged Holmes' mechanical struggles but defended his performance, noting that many losses were due to soft contact. The Yankees are now tied with the Baltimore Orioles in the standings, with only 23 games left in the season. This has been the Yankees' 15th ugly loss of the season.