THE BULLPEN

     I'm on my way home, sweet, home! Our Pittsburgh Pirates return to the friendly (?) confines of PNC Park tonight to begin a 3-game series with the Cincy Reds. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)Someone hand Mrs. Black-N-Gold an IC Light, 'cause this team makes me want to drink. Yes, the Pirates dropped 2 of 3 to the Atlanta Braves, following last night's rain-delayed 5-2 defeat. That's 2 straight losses for the Bucs. During this latest losing streak, the Buccos scored just 3 runs and have gone a combined 2 for 17 with runners in scoring position. There's always room for more Hit, Run & Score! 2)Someone put out an APB because the Jolly Roger is missing. Again. If found, please return to the Pittsburgh Baseball Club immediately. Raise it! 3)Typically when our favorite Black-N-Gold Baseball team faces Cincy, Mrs. Black-N-Gold reminds everyone of the virtues of keeping Cincy CF Billy Hamilton off the basepaths. The kid is such a speedster that he can turn a single into a triple at the blink of an eye. Or she we take this 3rd Key to the Game and look at tonight's pitching matchup. We'd love to see rookie Jameson Taillon right the ship and find the win column, of course. But instead, Mrs. Black-N-Gold is going to take the Pirates to task for their horrendous play. It's time to stop SUCKN and start BUCN! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!