THE BULLPEN

     Happy Bucs & Pucks Day! Let's play 2! Our Pittsburgh Pirates continue their road trip today with a stop in the Windy City to open a 3-game series with the NL Central-leading Cubs. These are your keys for today's game. 1)Last week, the Pirates managed just 5 runs in a 3-game sweep at the hands of the Cubs. You gotta do more Hit, Run & Score! 2)The Cubs were swept in a doubleheader by San Diego on Wednesday night. Give them their 3rd loss in a row. If it's 3, it's for me! 3)The Bucs send LH Francisco Liriano, 3-1, 3.60 ERA, to the hill. The Cubs counter with RH Jason Hammel, 4-0, 1.85 ERA. Give 'em L, Frankie! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!