Spencer Jones had heartbreaking reaction to Clay Holmes’ injury

New York Yankees designated hitter Spencer Jones was responsible for the line drive that broke Mets pitcher Clay Holmes’ leg Friday night, and he had a pretty crushing reaction when he learned about it.

Jones’ 111 MPH line drive drilled Holmes in the leg during the fourth inning of Friday’s game at Citi Field in New York, N.Y. While Holmes initially stayed in the game, he was later diagnosed with a fractured fibula and will be out indefinitely (video here).

Jones only learned about the severity of Holmes’ injury when he was asked about it by reporters after the game. He looked genuinely upset to learn what had happened.

“That’s the first I’ve heard that,” Jones said. “I’m sorry. He’s a friend of mine. We work out in Nashville together. That’s tough to hear.”