THE BULLPEN

Play ball! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their homestand, starting a 3-game series tonight versus St Louie at PNC Park. These are your keys to tonight's game. 1)The Pirates have won 5 of their last 6 games, including a 3-game sweep of NL Central rival, Cincy. They've scored 32 runs in those last 6 games. Break out the lumber! 2)The Bucs had season highs for hits, 15 and runs, 10 yesterday. They also blasted 3 home runs, 2 by the Fort and 1 from the Marte Partay. Chicks dig the long ball! 3)Speaking of Marte, Starling has been sterling, riding a 7-game hitting streak. The Marte Partay keeps on rolling! Starling knows what it's all about, Hit, Run, Score, always get some more! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!