Apr 11, 2017; Philadelphia, PA, USA; New York Mets left fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) reacts in the dugout after hitting a three RBI home run against the Philadelphia Phillies during the first inning at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
On Tuesday night, New York Mets all-world slugger Yoenis Cespedes has smashed three home runs in Philadelphia against the Phillies.
Harvey night has quickly turned into Yo night.
Playing the road team in Philadelphia against the Phillies, the New York Mets have thumped the competition to the tune of 9-2. While Matt Harvey is pitching well, this has turned into a home run derby led by the Mets top hitter.
Yoenis Cespedes has crushed three home runs in five innings.
His latest came in the fifth, a moon shot to the left field seats:
His second came at the bank end of a back-to-back with Asdrubal Cabrera:
His first was the most impactful, a three-run shot to begin the game:
New York is rolling and Yoenis Cespedes still has a shot at a four-home run contest.
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