In late August , he had three pinch - hit home runs .
On July 29 , 2004 , Valent became the eighth player in Mets history to hit for the cycle in a game against the Montreal Expos .
In late August , Valent had three pinch - hit home runs .
On July 29 , 2004 , Valent became the eighth player in Mets history to hit for the cycle in a game against the Montreal Expos .