THE BULLPEN

One, two, three strikes you're out! Your Pittsburgh Pirates try to take a bite out of the Big Apple tonight as they're in New Yawk to battle the Mets. These are your keys to tonight's game. 1)The Pirates have lost their last 5 of 8. Time to right the ship! 2)In their last 5 games, the Pirates are 4 for 38 with runners in scoring position. Don't leave the ducks on the pond! 3)Meanwhile, the Mets have lost 8 of 11. Kick 'em while they're down! What's the recipe for victory? A whole lot of Hit, Run, & Score! Mets starter Dillon Gee is 2-4 with a 6.16 ERA. The Bucs have a way of making guys like this look like Cy Young. Tonight, let's say "sayonara" to that way of thinking. Hit him early, hit him often, hit him HARD! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!