THE BULLPEN

Take me out to the ballgame! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their homestand as they begin a 3-game series tonight against the Arizona D-Backs. These are your keys to tonight's game. 1)The Pirates have won 7 of their last 9 games. #8 would be great! 2)The Pirates will send LH Jeff Locke, 1-1, 3.74 ERA to the hill. Since his call-up on June 8, Locke has a 2.54 ERA in 4 starts. Lockedown the D-Backs! 3)Arizona will answer with LH Wade Miley, 3-6, 4.78 ERA. In his last 8 starts, Miley has pitched more like Miley Cyrus going 0-3 with a 4.74 ERA. Kick him while he's down with the ol' Hit, Run, & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!