[Lefty Noob]

Yeah, looks like I got behind on this series, as the Pirates and the Dodgers will meet for the final game of a four-game set today at 7:05 EDT. L.A. won the first game, 5-4, and the two teams split Games 2 & 3, with the Bucs winning 3-1 on Saturday and the Dodgers coming back to win 5-4 yesterday.

We need a win today to split the series, but it doesn't look promising. According to the Associated Press, "Out of eight home series this season, Pittsburgh (24-32) has won only one - a three-game sweep of Houston from April 24-26 - lost six, and split one while compiling an 11-18 record at PNC Park... The frustration at home could continue for the Pirates if their history against [Dodgers pitcher Derek] Lowe (5-5, 3.32 ERA) is any indication. The right-handed sinkerballer is 4-0 with a 2.52 ERA in four career starts against Pittsburgh, three of them at PNC Park."

The Bucs counter Lowe with 2-7 Paul Maholm, he of the 5.35 ERA.

[Lefty Noob]

We lost. Derek Lowe owned us for most of the game. I don't want to talk about it.

[MJHMarc]

Are you sure? He was incredible.

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by MJHMarc

Are you sure? He was incredible.

Go back to your own forum, Dodger fan. There is no joy in Bucsville. ( j/k )

[simple simon]

poor Lefty and his Bucs

atleast they arent as far back in the standings as the Yankees

(take that Marc )

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by simple simon

poor Lefty and his Bucs

atleast they arent as far back in the standings as the Yankees

(take that Marc )

True, but our winning percentage is lower (.436 for the Yanks, .421 for the Bucs).

[simple simon]

Originally Posted by Lefty Noob

True, but our winning percentage is lower (.436 for the Yanks, .421 for the Bucs).

you didnt have to bring that up .... no one would have checked

youre making it real tough for me to stick up for your crappy team

[Lefty Noob]

Originally Posted by simple simon

you didnt have to bring that up .... no one would have checked

youre making it real tough for me to stick up for your crappy team

I wear our crappiness like a badge of honor. No matter how bad we are, I'll be rooting for them!