The Mets, who beat the Cincinnati Reds by 4-2 for their 11th consecutive victory, moved three percentage points ahead of the Pirates.

The Red Wings (19-9-1) arrive in Nashville after beating Pittsburgh 4-1 on Tuesday for their third straight victory and 10th in 12 games.

He beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-0 on August 29, for his eleventh victory in a row.

Eight weeks ago, the Eagles beat the Giants, 21-19, in Philadelphia for their third consecutive victory over the Giants.

And a few minutes later, Stephan Lebeau beat Healy with a one-timer for the Canadiens' victory.

Earlier, Maddux beat the Houston Astros for his 10th victory.

Last week, the Jets (1-4) beat the Patriots for their first victory of the season and, more important, their first victory in the division.

The Rangers out-classed the Buffalo Sabres tonight, beating them by 3-1 for their third consecutive victory on the road.

They said they did not underestimate the Steelers, who had two close calls before finally beating Jacksonville last week for their first victory of the season.

Samuel Dalembert scores 14 points, grabs 12 rebounds and the Rockets beat the Pistons for their fourth straight victory.