THE BULLPEN

We want a pitcher, not a belly-itcher! Your Pittsburgh Pirates conclude their homestand today as they wrap up their series with the Cincy Reds at PNC Park. These are your keys to today's game. 1)The Pirates go for a season-high 5th win in a row. #5 would not be jive! 2)Today's pitching matchup is a replay of last October's wildcard game as Cincy starts RH Johnny Cueto, 15-8, 2.26 ERA. The Pirates counter with lefty Francisco Liriano, 3-10, 3.98 ERA. Cue-to has lost 2 starts in a row.  If it's 3 it's for me! 3) The Pirates have held Cincy to 3 runs in the first 2 games of this series. Kick 'em while they're down & hit 'em with the ol' Hit, Run & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!