Clay Holmes, a pitcher for the Mets, exhibited significant growth in his role by utilizing a wider array of pitches during a game against the Cardinals. Traditionally known for his sinker and primarily used as a reliever, he pitched six innings and threw 91 pitches, both records for his time with the Mets. This performance, emphasized by manager Carlos Mendoza, highlighted Holmes' evolution into a starting pitcher. He incorporated a variety of pitches, including changeups developed during offseason experiments, showcasing his versatility on the mound.
Holmes stuck around for six innings and 91 pitches - both highs for his five Mets starts - because, in Carlos Mendoza's words, 'he really had to pitch ... he had to use all of his weapons.'
So he hurled four-seamers and sweepers, cutters and changeups - lots and lots of changeups, a pitch he literally created in a laboratory in the offseason.
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