THE BULLPEN

     Let's play two! Your Pittsburgh Pirates finish out their homestand with a 4-game series versus another division rival, the Chicago Cubs. Today things get started with a day/night doubleheader. These are your keys for today's games 1)This is a first for Mrs. Black-N-Gold, keys to a doubleheader. This is a big series for both teams. Our Buccos sit 2.5 back of division leader, St Louie. The Cubs are 4 games behind the Bucs for the top Wild Card spot. The Black-N-Gold fans need to bring the playoff atmosphere to this series and get the house 'rockin'.  Score early, score often, score BIG! There's always room for more Hit, Run, & Score! 2)In the first game the Cubbies start RH Jason Hammel, 8-6, 3.59 ERA. The Pirates break out RH Gerrit Cole, 16-8, 2.54 ERA. All aboard the Cole Train for a win! 3)The nightcap has Cubs LH Jon Lester, 9-10, 3.50 ERA facing Bucs LH JA Happ, 5-1, 1.79 ERA. Have a Happy Happ Day! Let's Go Bucs X 2!!!!!