THE BULLPEN

     You got a beat-up glove, a homemade bat and a brand new pair of shoes! Our Pittsburgh Pirates continue their series with the Cincy Reds tonight at PNC Park. These are your keys for tonight's game. 1)Mama said there'd be days like this.....The Pirates dropped the series opener last night in disgusting fashion, getting pummeled 7-1. Going 0 for 9 with runners in scoring position will do that to you, especially when you have the bases covered in Black-N-Gold, twice, and only score 1 run. 1 run won't get it done. More, more, more, Hit, Run & Score! 2)The pitching certainly didn't help, either. 3 Pirates pitchers were in the game, and they all saw their ERAs rise. Pity poor Tyler Glasnow, who was tagged for 5 in 1.2 innings. Hopefully he dusts himself off and moves on. In the meantime, you've got to know when to hold 'em! 3)Shame on Mrs. Black-N-Gold for 6 weeks for failing to state the obvious in yesterday's keys to the game. Cincy CF Billy Hamilton has put together a Hall of Fame career, only when he faces the Pirates. This kid probably doesn't bat my weight against the rest of MLB. A single with this guy can turn into a triple in the blink of an eye. Keep that pain in the a** off the basepaths! Let's Go Bucs!!!!!