THE BULLPEN

Root, root, root for the home team. Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series against the Washington Gnats today at PNC Park. These are your keys to today's game. 1)RH Stephen Strasburg starts for the Gnats. Strasburg is on a four-start winless streak. Keep the drive alive and give him number 5! 2)The Gnats have lost 4 of 6. The Pirates are looking for their 3rd win in a row, and 5th straight at home. There's no place like home! 3)In 6 straight games the Gnats have scored 3 or fewer runs. Pirates starter Jeff Locke has pitched 13 straight scoreless innings. Lock 'em down, Jeff! The Pirates need to Locke & load with the ol' Hit, Run, & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!