THE BULLPEN

     Play ball! Happy Bucs & Pucks Day! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series against the Chicago Scrubs tonight at PNC Park. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)Chicago starts RH Jason Hammel, 1-0, 5.11 ERA. The Pirates go with RH Vance Worley, 1-1, 5.84 ERA. Vance started off the season in a bad way, giving up 6 runs in 6 innings in a loss at Milwaukee. He followed that up with a much better performance against Milwaukee at home. He gave up just 2 runs in 6 innings while striking out 6. However, Worley surrendered 4 walks in that contest. The free pass will come back to bite you in the a$$. Unleash theVanimal! 2)The Pirates squandered an 8-6 lead in the top of the 9th last night and lost to the Scrubs 9-8. You got to know when to hold 'em! 3)The Pirates have dropped 2 straight. #3 would not be great. Raise the Jolly Roger with some Hit, Run & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!