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Cespedes’ strength a ‘springboard’ for Mets?
- Updated: August 21, 2016
SAN FRANCISCO — Whether the Mets are capable of reversing their August freefall to remain within striking distance in the National League playoff race will hinge on more than just one game. But Yoenis Cespedes’ performance Saturday reminded them, at the very least, that they have a batter dominant enough to alter a season.
Cespedes pounded two home runs in a 9-5 victory over the Giants, helping the Mets win for just the fourth time in their last 12 games. It was the outfielder’s second game since his activation from the disabled list Friday after missing most of August with a right quad injury. Joining him were Asdrubal Cabrera, also activated Friday, and Neil Walker, who missed four games with lower back tightness, in a Mets lineup that looked as healthy as it has been in some time.
“We’ve been talking for a long time,” Mets manager Terry Collins said. “[Cespedes] is so dangerous in the lineup and makes such a big difference. It’s nothing against anybody else, but he’s tough to replace. It’s nice to have him back.”
Cespedes went on the disabled list Aug. 3 with a lingering quad injury. The Mets have gone 6-10 since, they sit at 61-62 with 39 …
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