Modano's 32d goal of the season gave the Stars a 2-1 lead and sent them to their fifth victory in six games.

The Pirates won their second in a row following four consecutive losses and sent the Cubs to their sixth loss in seven games.

The Blue Jays sent the Tigers to their fourth loss in five games.

Hill (14-7) struck out eight and walked two in his third complete game, sending the Astros to only their second loss in nine games.

The Twins sent Seattle to its sixth loss in eight games.

The Skydome loss sent the Blue Jays to their eighth defeat in 11 games.

Baerga's 14th home run of the season dropped Shifflett to 1-3 and sent the Royals to their eighth loss in nine extra-inning games.

Reuschel connected off Ron Robinson (1-1) and sent the Reds to their sixth loss in nine games.

For someone who allowed the hit that sent the Yankees to their fourth loss in five games, Howe's biting comments were curious.

The Canucks scored three goals in the first period and sent the Devils to their sixth loss in eight games.