The Yankees also threw out a runner at home plate in the eighth just before Murphy singled to center field.

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Daniel Murphy and David Wright homered for the Mets, and right fielder Marlon Byrd preserved the lead by throwing out a runner at the plate in the eighth inning.

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Daniel Murphy and David Wright homered for the Mets, and reserve right fielder Marlon Byrd preserved the lead by throwing out a runner at the plate in the eighth inning.

WSJ: Harvey improves to 5-0, leads Mets over Cubs 3-2

Ichiro brought up one of the catching position's most notorious jobs as reason why his 5-foot-11, 170-pound body wouldn't be suitable: blocking the plate from a charging runner.

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He developed a unique dipping motion, where he nestles into a crouch before coming set, staring at the base runner, then rising and either delivering the ball to the plate or to first base.

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