WASHINGTON, DC - MAY 25: Yoenis Cespedes #52 of the New York Mets looks on during a baseball game against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park on May 25, 2016 in Washington, DC. The Mets won 2-0. (Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images)
Yoenis Cespedes thought he had it, but he had no idea.
The New York Mets knew they be sacrificing some defense when they re-upped with the slugger and penciled him in as their primary center fielder. Cespedes certainly won't win a Gold Glove, but hasn't been a huge detriment, either.
But there are going to be plays like this one Friday:
This was ruled a double by Nick Markakis, and it helped fuel a six-run fifth inning by the Atlanta Braves. Fortunately for the Mets, they had an 8-0 cushion and held on for an 8-6 win.
And if it's any consolation, the cameraman also was fooled.
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