THE BULLPEN

We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher! Your Pittsburgh Pirates close out their home-and-home series against the Motor City Kitties today in Detroit. These are your keys to this afternoon's game. 1)The Pirates will face Detroit RH Max Scherzer, 13-4, 3.13 ERA. Scherzer looks to become the AL's first 14-game winner. Knock him out with some Hit, Run & Score! 2)The Pirates start LH Francisco Liriano, 3-8, 3.82 ERA. Frankie has been filthy since the All-Star break, going 2-1 with a 1.69 ERA over 5 starts. Mow 'em down, Frankie! 3)The Tigers are going for their 5th win in a row at home. Tame these Tigers. Hoist the colors and raise the Jolly Roger! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!