THE BULLPEN

Look at me, I can be in centerfield! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series with the San Diego Padres tonight at PNC Park. These are your keys to tonight's game. 1)With last night's 2-1, series-opening win over San Diego, the Bucs have won 11 of their last 13 games at the friendly confines of PNC Park and 3 straight. Get win #4 with more Hit, Run & Score! 2)The Pirates have the best home record in the NL at 37-22. There's no place like home! 3)San Diego starts LH Eric Stults, 4-13, 4.94 ERA. The Pirates go with LH Francisco Liriano, 3-7, 3.91 ERA. Frankie has been filthy since the All-Star break, going 2-0 with a 1.44 ERA and 29 Ks through 25 innings in 4 starts. Meanwhile, the Pirates continue to scuffle against lefties. Hit him early, hit him often, hit him HARD! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!