THE BULLPEN

     Batter up, hear that call, the time has come for one and all to play ball! Your Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series tonight in Atlanta as they battle the Braves. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)The Pirates got past the Braves last night 10-8 as they turned 4 double plays and pounded out 14 hits including 2 home runs. The bullpen also uncharacteristically gave up 4 runs and the defense committed 4 errors. It's great that the Bucs are winning and everyone keeps picking each other up but the D has stood for disappointment this season, not defense. Luckily the hitting and pitching have bailed us out. Gotta get better by flashing the leather! 2)With last night's W the Pirates have improved their road record to an even 15-15. One of Mrs. Black-N-Gold's keys in her season preview was to win on the road. Road warriors! 3)The Pirates have won 12 of their last 14 games. During that 14 game run, they've averaged 5.71 runs per game, the 3rd most in MLB during that stretch. Give them more Hit, Run, & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!