THE BULLPEN

     Happy Bucs & Pucks Day! Play ball! Our Pittsburgh Pirates continue their homestand on the banks of the North Shore when they begin a 3-game series tonight against the Colorado Rockies at PNC Park. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)The Pirates raised the Jolly Roger last night, battering the Braves 8-2 to take the series. They've won 4 of their last 5 games. Win, raise, repeat! 2)Last night, the Pirates plated 8 runs after the Braves held them to 1 run the previous night. There's always room for more Hit, Run & Score! 3)Colorado starts RH Eddie Butler, 2-1, 4.74 ERA. He'll face Pirates RH Gerrit Cole, 4-3, 3.05 ERA. Cole looks to stay on the winning track after beating the Cubs in his last start, 2-1. All aboard the Cole Train for a win! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!