THE BULLPEN

Put me in coach! Your Pittsburgh Pirates try to scratch out a win today as they close out their series versus the St Louie Red Birds. These are your keys to today's game. 1)The Pirates have fallen out of first place after losing 3 in a row. Avoid loss #4 by bringing plenty of Hit, Run, & Score! 2)During their losing streak, the Pirates are a measly 7 for 34 with runners in scoring position. You have to take advantage of every opportunity during a pennant race. Don't leave the ducks on the pond! 3)The Pirates go with RH Charlie Morton, 7-3 with a 3.00 ERA. In his last 6 starts, Morton is 4-0 with a 1.74 ERA. Ground Chuck needs to make chopped liver of the Red Birds! Woop, woop, woop! Standings Alert: Last night's 5-0 victory by St Louie puts the Red Birds in the driver's seat. The Pirates fall to 2nd, .5 games back. Cincy topped the Dodgers. They're 1.5 games back. Did the Pirates forget to pack the Jolly Roger for this road trip? A win today puts us back in the crow's nest. Hoist the colors for crying out loud! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!