Yankees' Boone Defends Closer Clay Holmes

The New York Yankees suffered a 3-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in extra innings, with closer Clay Holmes blowing his 10th save of the season. Despite Holmes' struggles, Yankees manager Aaron Boone remains committed to him as the team's closer, citing Holmes' overall performance and attributing some of his blown saves to bad luck. Boone acknowledged the presence of other strong bullpen options but emphasized Holmes' key role. Holmes' performance has seen a decline since the All-Star break, contrasting with his strong start to the season. The Yankees are currently tied with the Baltimore Orioles atop the AL East standings, and Holmes' ability to rebound will be crucial for their playoff hopes. Boone's support of Holmes persists despite increasing scrutiny from fans and sports analysts.