WASHINGTON — What do you know, Robinson Cano gave the Mets’ offense the lift it needed in Wednesday’s much-needed win over the Nationals.
Cano was on base in all four plate appearances and hit his 11th home run of the season in the fourth inning of the Mets’ 8-4 win at Nationals Park. The home run resembled the Opening Day home run he hit against Max Scherzer, when most still thought Cano would have a huge impact on the Mets.
With Cano 36 and battling injuries, it has not worked out that way. But Cano, who returned from a torn hamstring much faster than anyone anticipated, is healthy again and believes he can make a big impact down the stretch.