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.

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

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

Elsewhere, home favourite Sam Stosur crashed out after throwing away a 5-2 lead in the final set before losing 6-4 1-6 7-5 to China's Zheng Jie .

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After Wilson's goaltend on what would have been a layup by Andrew Smith cut the lead to two 2 seconds later, Blue almost became the goat by throwing away the inbounds pass intended for Wilson with 2.9 seconds left.

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And the visitors took the lead for the first time when youngster Cameron King burst through from close range after throwing a dummy from the play the ball.

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Throwing away another two-goal lead against Hull on Tuesday and the manager's post-match comments finally brought the axe down.

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Clemens, for his part, also earned his keep, throwing his usual assortment of almost 100-mph pitches and helping the Yankees to a 2-0 game lead in the World Series.

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