"Two out, a runner on first, and the next thing you know seven runs have crossed the plate."

Martinez crossed the plate at 1:04, giving the Yankees a 4-3 victory.

That said, the pitch had better cross the plate.

It's better than having an extra run automatically cross the plate.

In the latter case, all base runners including the batter are allowed to cross the plate.

About 80 percent of pitches cross the plate from the middle to the outer half, Long estimated.

Sam crossed the plate and then fell on the bench beside Daddy.

The biggest thing for me to do is try to cross the plate.

He also scored half his team's six runs, crossing the plate three times.

After crossing the plate, he pounded his chest and pointed to the sky.