Opening Day at PNC Park is merely 12 hours away. The good news is, Zach Duke is coming off a solid performance in a win against the Cardinals to face Brian Moehler, who gave up 7 earned runs in 1.2 innings in his season debut against the Cubs. The bad news is, the Buccos haven't won an opener since 2004 when they defeated the Phillies 2-1. Do the math. That's a 4 game losing streak for the first game of the season on the North Side for the Bucs. The last time these teams met in the Pirates home opener, in 2000, the Astros won 5-2. On another positive note however, the Astros are 1-5 and coming into Pittsburgh on a 4 game losing streak including a 3 game sweep by the Cardinals.
The Pirates will be donning a new look for tomorrow's game, wearing "PBP" on their caps and a similar patch on their left sleeve to commemorate the three Pittsburgh officers killed in the line of duty protecting our city. Also, Nate McLouth will recieve his Gold Glove before the game, and the team will honor Steve Blass who is now in his 50th season with the Bucs. Blass will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch to Manny Sanguillen, battery mates on the 1971 World Series team. 4 Apache Helicopters will make their way over PNC Park immediately following the Junior Mendelsshon Choir's rendition of the National Anthem.
The Pirates will be donning a new look for tomorrow's game, wearing "PBP" on their caps and a similar patch on their left sleeve to commemorate the three Pittsburgh officers killed in the line of duty protecting our city. Also, Nate McLouth will recieve his Gold Glove before the game, and the team will honor Steve Blass who is now in his 50th season with the Bucs. Blass will also throw out the ceremonial first pitch to Manny Sanguillen, battery mates on the 1971 World Series team. 4 Apache Helicopters will make their way over PNC Park immediately following the Junior Mendelsshon Choir's rendition of the National Anthem.
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