Clay Holmes strikes out two over three scoreless innings against the Astros in his second outing of the spring

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Clay Holmes reflects on his first Spring Training outing as a member of the Mets

Carlos Mendoza breaks down Juan Soto and Clay Holmes' strong outings in the Mets' 6-2 win over the Astros

And he has added a changeup to an expanding repertoire in the expanded role. All of the above went well Saturday, with Holmes throwing three perfect innings in a 6-2 win against the Astros, the Mets’ exhibition opener.

Mets’ right-hander Clay Holmes was perfect in his first start since making the transition from a (Yankees) closer. Against the Houston Astros at Clover Park, Holmes pitched three innings. He didn’t allow a baserunner and struck out three batters,

Google a photo of Clay Holmes as a Pirate, and you’ll see a pitcher with medium-length hair spilling out the back of his baseball cap, plus a bushy brown beard and mustache. Like so many players over the years,

Clay Holmes left the Yankees to get a chance to start for the Mets this offseason, and is already being counted on to step up.

Former Yankees closer and current Mets starter Clay Holmes discussed his old team's decision to relax its facial hair policy.

The Mets right-hander, who is lengthening as a starter after spending most of his career in the bullpen, is scheduled for three ups (meaning at least pitching into the third inning) on Saturday against the Astros at Clover Park, according to manager Carlos Mendoza. Holmes said he would likely be capped around 50 pitches.