THE BULLPEN

     You got a beat up glove, a home made bat and a brand new pair of shoes! Our Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series in St Louie tonight when they clash with the Cardinals. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)With yesterday's 4th of July 4-2 win, the Bucs have won 5 in a row. Get your kicks with win #6! 2)After yesterday's game, the Buccos placed RH Jameson Taillon on the 15 day DL with right shoulder fatigue. That means another pitcher gets the call to make his MLB debut from Indy. No, it's not RH Tyler Glasnow. Today's starter will be LH Steven Brault. No knock on Brault but why the continuous delay with Glasnow's debut? Sure he started Saturday at Indy but if it's not that excuse, it's another. Is the front office trying to make an example of this kid or what? Don't cut off your nose to spite your face, NH. Meanwhile, 2 Pirates rookies picked up their 1st MLB wins this season (Taillon and RH Chad Kuhl). Can a 3rd rookie get his 1st MLB W? Do it again, get the rookie a win! 3)The Bucs will face their old nemesis, RH Mike Leake, 5-6, 4.13 ERA. For some reason, Leake has the Pirates number. What is a team to do? Score early, score often, score BIG; Hit, Run, & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!