With runners on the corners and one out, his fourth inning base hit to center gave visiting (AA) Binghamton a, then, 5-2 lead over the Altoona Curve.
His last hit as a Met otherwise came on Sept. 28, 2011, when he bunted safely leading-off the bottom of the first, but promptly removed himself from the team’s last game of the season.
Many in attendance already suspected they were witnessing his last game in a Mets uniform, and understandably voiced initial displeasure over this sudden change of events. As Reyes walked off, verbal angst gave way to resounding applause in recognition of his league leading .