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Clay Holmes made his emotional return to the mound for the Cubs after a fractured fibula layoff, but the comeback wasn’t the fairy tale he hoped for—four runs in four innings, a loss to the Royals, and a five-game win streak snapped. Despite shaky command and early mistakes, including a solo homer and a two-run single, Holmes induced nine ground balls and double plays, admitting he wasn’t sharp but feeling good to be back. Manager Craig Counsell expected a rough return, noting Holmes’ sinkers improved but off-speed pitches lagged. The offense barely scratched, but Colin Rea’s four solid innings gave the bullpen a breather—Counsell called it a solid effort, even if the loss stung.

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