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Yoenis Cespedes' solo home run in the sixth inning last night was the first home run to the third deck in Citi Field history (not including batting practice), the Mets said.

"I think it woke us. I really do," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "He hadn't hit one in a while and that was a big one. I really think that got the guys energized."

According to Statcast, Cespedes' home run traveled 440.79 feet (with an exit velocity of 110 MPH). ESPN's Home Run Tracker said the "true distance" -- a.