**Clay Holmes Blows Another Save as Yankees Fall to Tigers in Little League Classic in Extra Innings**
In a disappointing night for the New York Yankees, closer Clay Holmes struggled yet again, blowing a crucial save as the team lost to the Detroit Tigers in extra innings at the Little League Classic. The game, held in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, was expected to be a special event, but it ended in heartbreak for Yankees fans as their team fell 6-5 after a late-game collapse.
The Yankees had built a 5-3 lead heading into the ninth inning, giving Holmes the opportunity to seal the victory. However, control issues and a lack of command led to Holmes surrendering a two-run double that tied the game. The Tigers capitalized on the momentum, pushing the game into extra innings.
In the top of the 11th, the Tigers took advantage of the Yankees’ fatigued bullpen, driving in the go-ahead run. The Yankees were unable to respond in the bottom of the inning, sealing another frustrating loss in a season marked by inconsistency.
Holmes’ blown save is his third in recent weeks, raising concerns about his role as the team’s closer. The Yankees’ bullpen, once a strength, has become increasingly unreliable as the playoff race heats up. Manager Aaron Boone will face tough decisions regarding the closer position moving forward.
For the Yankees, the loss not only stings because of the venue and spotlight of the Little League Classic, but it also deals a blow to their playoff aspirations. The Tigers, meanwhile, continue to play the role of spoiler, handing New York another setback in what has been a difficult season.
As the Yankees look to rebound, the pressure mounts for Holmes and the rest of the bullpen to find their form before it’s too late.
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