THE BULLPEN

     Pennant fever, catch it! Your Pittsburgh Pirates take their show on the road as they open a 3-game series in St Louie tonight against the NL Central-leading Cardinals. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)After sweeping the Codgers on Sunday Night, 13-6, the Bucs have won 4 in a row, scoring 31 runs in the process. We can always use more Hit, Run, & Score! 2)The Pirates will start LH Jeff Locke, 6-6, 4.31 ERA. During the 2nd half of the season, the Pirates ERA is the 5th worst in MLB. The hitting has carried this team lately, it's time for the starting pitchers to get back in the game. Locke up  St Louie and Locke down a win! 3)St Louie goes with All-Star RH Carlos Martinez, 11-4, 2.57 ERA. The Pirates can't afford any mistakes and can't leave any Bucs on the pond. Hit him early, hit him, often hit him HARD! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!