THE BULLPEN

Let's play two! Your Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their series with the Angels of Anaheim this afternoon. These are your keys to today's game. 1)The Halos send RH Joe Blanton to the mound. Blanton is 1-10 with a 5.62 ERA. He has more losses than any other AL pitcher and is still looking for his first home victory this season. Let him look, 'cause it's not happening today! 2)Blanton has surrendered 7 homers in his last 4 starts. What a coincidence because the Pirates have been pounding the ball. Petey launched his 3rd homer in his past 3 games last night. Gaby and Clutch got in on the action, too with homers of their own. Chicks dig the long ball! 3)I'm glad to see the Pirates packed the Jolly Roger for this road trip as they've raised it following 3 straight games. I hope they brought their brooms, too since they're going for the sweep of the Halos. Break out the Hit, Run, & Score, boys! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!