THE BULLPEN

     Happy Bucs & Pucks Day! I have seen enough to know I have seen too much! Our Pittsburgh Pirates continue their homestand tonight when they battle the Atlanta Braves at PNC Park. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)Have  you ever heard the phrase "winning ugly"? Well, that's what the Buccos did last night, outlasting Atlanta 12-9. The Pirates jumped out to a 7-0 lead after 1 inning. But the pitching staff handed Atlanta season highs for runs (12), and hits with 15. Atlanta had one of the worst offenses in baseball coming into this series. That won't be the case by the time they leave town. It was Pup Night at the ballpark. No wonder because the Pirates pitching staff has gone to the dogs. With our pitchers you always need more Hit, Run, Score! 2)On the bright side, the Pirates matched their season high with 12 runs on a season best 21 hits. I love a hit parade! 3)Atlanta will start RH Julio Teheran, 0-4, 3.17 ERA. He'll face Pirates LH Francisco Liriano, 3-2, 4.99 ERA. The Pirates go for their 4th win in a row. Win it for Liriano! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!