THE BULLPEN

One, two, three strikes, you're out! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their west coast swing tonight as they begin a 3-game series with the Padres in San Diego. These are your keys to tonight's game. 1)Coming off last night's 5-3 victory in LA, the Pirates have won 8 of their last 12. #9 would be fine! 2)The Padres will start RH Tim Stauffer, 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA. In Stauffer's last start, a 12-6 defeat to Arizona, the righthander surrendered 7 runs in 1/3 of an inning. The Pirates usually make a pitcher of that caliber look like Cy Young. Say "sayonara" to Stauffer. Bring the Hit, Run, & Score! 3)The Pirates will go with RH Charlie Morton, 1-7 with a 3.29 ERA. In 3 career starts versus San Diego Morton is 2-0 with a 1.33 ERA. Grind 'em up! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!