THE BULLPEN

Put me in coach! Your Pittsburgh Pirates take their show on the road to St Louie as they open up a HUGE 3 game series today against the Cardinals. These are your keys to today's game. 1)In the month of September, the Pirates will play 17 games on the road and only 9 at the friendly confines of PNC Park. The Pirates own the best home record in the NL to go along with the worst road mark. The Pirates need to turn their luck around on the road. Pack up the Jolly Roger and the Hit, Run, & Score! 2)After losing 7 in a row, the Pirates have won 3 straight series, all against division rivals. Get some more. Win series #4! 3) In their last 6 games, the Pirates pitching staff has posted an impressive 1.67 ERA.The Pirates start RH Gerrit Cole, 7-4, 3.65. ERA. Cole opposes St Louie RH Lance Lynn, 14-8, 2.79 ERA.. All aboard the Cole Train! Let's Go Bucs!