THE BULLPEN

Let's go, let's go, he can't hit, he can't hit! Your Pittsburgh Pirates close out their homestand tonight against the Detroit Tigers. These are your keys to tonight's game. 1)The Pirates powered their way to victory last night, 11-6 over Detroit. Every Pirates starter had at least one hit as they belted 8 extra-base hits and found the fence 4 times. Hits and wins are contagious. They're like pennant fever. Catch it! 2)The Tigers have been kittens of late, losing 5 of their last 6 contests and 9 of their last 11 on the road. They've lost 3 in a row. Give 'em #4 with the ol' Hit, Run, & Score! 3)The Kitties will send rookie LH Robbie Ray, 1-1, 4.70 ERA, to the mound. The Pirates will counter with RH Edinson Volquez, 9-7, 3.70 ERA. In 12 starts this season, rookie pitchers are 1-5 with a 3.48 ERA against the Bucs. Last time out, Steady Eddy held Miami to 1 hit and 3 walks in 7 innings in a 7-2 win. Catch these Tigers by the tail! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!