THE BULLPEN

     I don't care if I ever get back! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series with St Louie tonight in the friendly confines of PNC Park. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)Mrs Black-N-Gold has some good news and some bad news from last night's game. The good news is the Pirates bats didn't go back into hiding. They scored 5 runs on 12 hits. The bad news? St Louie score 8 runs which were powered by the long ball. Good to see the Buccos bats go at it 2 days straight. But leaving opportunities on the basepaths? Not so great. St Louis is a very opportunistic team that will take advantage of an error, a base running gaff or any other mistake at the drop of a hat. If you want to be the best, you've got to beat the best! 2)The Pirates face another undefeated St Louie starter tonight in RH Carlos Martinez, 3-0, 3.64 ERA. He'll face Pirates RH Vance Worley, 2-2, 3.90 ERA. Unleash the Vanimal! 3)In Martinez's last start, Chicago torched him for 7 runs on 9 hits in 3 2/3 innings. Tonight is fireworks night at the ballyard. Light a big stick of Hit, Run, & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!