THE BULLPEN

     If you build it, they will come! Your Pittsburgh Pirates return home to the friendly confines of PNC Park tonight to begin a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)With yesterday's 3-0 blanking of the Braves, the Pirates finished their road trip at 7-3 and have won 13 of their last 16 games. The Bucs record at home is 15-9 while the NL-worst Brewers are 11-16 on the road. Raise the Jolly Roger! 2)Milwaukee will start RH Jimmy Nelson, 2-6, 4.41 ERA. RH AJ Burnett, 6-1, 2.20 ERA, is on the bump for the Bucs. AJ has won 6 straight. #7 would be great! 3)The Buccos will face the Brewers, Philly & ChiSox during this homestand, all teams with losing records. The Pirates will not face a team with a winning record until St Louie visits right before the All-Star break. You have to beat the good teams and beat up the bad ones. Hit, Run, & Score, oh my! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!