THE BULLPEN

        The crack of the bat, the thrill of the hit! Our Pittsburgh Pirates close out their series with the Cincy Reds this afternoon at PNC Park. These are your keys for today's game. 1)The Pirates look to clean house today following last night's 5-3 victory. They look to sweep the Reds back to Cincy as they go for 3 in a row. How sweep it is, break out the brooms! 2)Cincy starts RH Dan Straily, 6-6, 3.80 ERA. This season, in 3 appearances versus the Bucs, he has allowed 3 runs or less in each outing. We need more Hit, Run & Score! 3)The Buccos counter with RH Gerrit Cole, 7-6, 2.73 ERA. Typically, Cole does not pitch well against Cincy. Got to get Cole on the winning track. All aboard the Cole Train for a win! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!