THE BULLPEN

     Spent the last year, Rocky Mountain way! Our Pittsburgh Pirates take their show on the road to Colorado tonight as they begin a 4-game set with the Rockies. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)It took the Bucs over 5 hours and 20 hits but they FINALLY defeated the DBags yesterday (last night) in 13 innings 12-10. They recorded season-highs for hits and runs. You gotta give us more Hit, Run & Score! 2)Pirates lefty Jeff Locke, 0-2, 7.24 ERA gets the start. Colorado will counter with RH Chad Bettis, 2-0, 3.33. Locke has not been able to "lock" down the opposition lately, He's another starter who gives up too many free passes, issuing 13 in 13 2/3 innings pitched. "Walk" may rhyme with "Locke" but this ain't Dr. Seuss. Lock up a win! 3)No doubt about it, the Pirates 'pen has been abysmal this season. Yesterday was another example as they almost gave away another game. The Buccos need the return of the Shark Tank instead of tanking the game. You got to know when to hold 'em! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!