THE BULLPEN

     Buy me some peanuts and crackerjacks! Our Pittsburgh Pirates wrap up their series with the Houston Astros with a matinee today at PNC Park. These are your keys for today's game. 1)Finally, finally, FINALLY the Buccos raised the Jolly Roger, winning last night's contest 7-1. It was a complete game victory for RH Ivan Nova that was powered by 2 homers from LF Gregory Polanco. Keep on BUCN! 2)Houston starts RH Colin McHugh, 7-10, 4.99 ERA. He'll face Pirates RH Gerrit Cole, 7-8, 3.30 ERA. Cole may want to take note. Nova surrendered just 1 walk in last night's game. That's the 1st walk Nova has allowed since donning the Black-N-Gold. The free pass will bite you in the a$$. Keep them off the basepaths! 3)The Pirates look to make some homemade meatloaf today 'cause 2 outta 3 ain't bad. What's the best recipe for Mrs. Black-N-Gold's Meatloaf? Hit, Run & Score! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!