THE BULLPEN

One, two, three strikes, you're out! Your Pittsburgh Pirates close our their series in the desert this afternoon against the Arizona Diamondbacks. These are your keys to today's game. 1)The dry heat must suit the Bucs well. Their bats have heated up as they've scored 11 runs in the first 2 games. Hit, Run, Score, more, more, more! 2)Break out the broom as the Bucs go for their first-ever sweep at Chase Field. Hope you packed those brooms! 3)GI Jones and Starling Marte have really turned up the heat. Jones is 4 for 9 in the series with 3 RBIs and a homer. Marte is also 4 for 9. He has 4 multi-hit games in a row. The hits just keep on coming! Get that sweep and come home on a winning note. Let's Go Bucs!!!!!