THE BULLPEN

     The crack of the bat, the thrill of the hit! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their homestand tonight as they open a 3-game series against the Milwaukee Brewers at PNC Park. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)In the past two games, both losses, the Pirates have scored 0 runs and only managed 5 hits. They haven't drawn a walk since Saturday. It's ok to get on base and score against the other team, ya know. The opposing pitcher's feelings won't get hurt. Please always remember and don't ever forget: Hit, Run & Score! 2)Pirates pitchers have looked excellent of late. They tamed the Tigers for just 3 runs in the past 2 games. Tonight it will be a battle of unbeatens as Milwaukee starts RH Jimmy Nelson, 1-0, 0.00 ERA against the Bucs LH Jeff Locke, 1-0, 3.00. Last week, the Pirates made Nelson look like the second-coming of Nolan Ryan as he blanked the Bucs, 6-0. Hit him early, hit him often, hit him HARD! 3)The Pirates have lost 2 straight. #3 would not be great, raise the Jolly Roger! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!