The New York Mets kicked off their Grapefruit League schedule in style, cruising to a smooth 6-2 win over the Houston Astros at Clover Field in Port St. Lucie, Florida. It wasn’t a game filled with fireworks, but it showcased the impact of the team’s top offseason acquisitions.
Holmes Makes a Seamless Transition
Clay Holmes, making his first start in a Mets uniform after transitioning from a dominant Yankees reliever to a potential rotation piece, made it look easy. He mowed down Astros hitters over three perfect innings, racking up three strikeouts along the way.