THE BULLPEN

     One, two, three strikes, you're out! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series with the Washington Gnats tonight on the North Shore at PNC Park. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)For the 2nd night in a row, the Pirates powered their way to a win, 7-5, thanks to another 3 cannonballs into the Pittsburgh skyline. Chicks dig the long ball! 2)The Gnats will go with LH Gio Gonzalez, 7-4, 3.93 ERA. The Bucs send Batman, RH AJ Burnett to the bump. AJ rocks a record of 8-3 and a 2.44 ERA. Get AJ the W! 3)Tonight is the debut Part II for 3B Aramis Ramirez as he's back in Black-N-Gold. Welcome ARam back in a big way. Break out the Hit, Run, & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!