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SEE IT: Thursday's back pages in NYC

The Mets were on the verge of getting swept by the Nationals. And then an eighth-inning explosion happened.

After the Mets turned a 4-2 deficit in to a 7-4 lead, Yoenis Cespedes put the cherry on the top with a grand slam.

A look of Thursday's back pages in NYC...

The #Mets needed this one https://t.co/uM6pHM4Ozj pic.twitter.com/AAq1X0e9F2

- New York Post Sports (@nypostsports) April 19, 2018
Apr 17, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Noah K. Murray-USA TODAY Sports  (Noah K. Murray)
Apr 17, 2018; New York City, NY, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Zack Wheeler (45) delivers a pitch against the Washington Nationals in the first inning at Citi Field.