Robinson Cano hit, and for once, ran.
The Mets’ most polarizing player these days turned Citi Field boos into cheers Monday, as he hustled out of the box for a double during the club’s game against the Washington Nationals.
Cano, who pinch-hit in the sixth after manager Mickey Callaway benched him in part for not running out a double play twice over the last three games, reportedly made it to second base in 8.43 seconds; his fastest double in three years, though still below the league average.
“That’s something that, I accept my mistake.