Mets, Cespedes do it again, come back on Nats to sweep series
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Sep 9, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; New York Mets center fielder Yoenis Cespedes (52) celebrates with right fielder Curtis Granderson (3) after hitting a two run home run in the eighth inning against the Washington Nationals at Nationals Park. New York Mets defeated Washington Nationals 5-3. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Yoenis Cespedes hit a go-ahead homer in the eighth inning moments after pinch-hitter Kelly Johnson connected for a tying shot, and the New York Mets rallied past the Washington Nationals 5-3 Wednesday night for a pivotal three-game sweep.
Jacob deGrom pitched seven strong innings in a tight duel with Nationals starter Stephen Strasburg, who struck out a season-high 13.
Johnson's drive to right off Strasburg tied it before Cespedes teed off against struggling Drew Storen, sending the Mets to their third consecutive comeback victory in the series.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}The sweep extended New York's lead in the NL East to seven games over Washington.