The Pirates are 5-23 against the Cubs and Brewers. Ouch. (And one of those wins was the gift in which Soriano botched what would've been the final out.)

They're also 0-3 against the White Sox, allowing 37 runs in three games.

Perhaps it's something about Lake Michigan?

At first, I thought I read,

ESPN: Brewers win for sixth time in seven games behind Brown Bush

I guessed blondes don't do it for them.

Nah, they like redheads.

Several Pirate observations:

Sanchez is finally swinging well. Hitting stuff square and on a line.

LaRoche has a big, loopy swing. Lots of moving parts. He will be prone to big slumps since if just one thing is off he's out of sorts.

Doumit is a mess at times when trying to throw.

Gorzelanny did a great Danny Jackson impression last night. Barely more strikes than balls but didn't walk many by putting 2-0 pitches JUST a touch away from where anyone could really tee off. Lots of popups and fly balls.

Adam LaRoche STILL has the ugliest swing known to man. He'a slow as h#ll. Goofy looking. boy's got issues.

Andy was the first LaRoche being discussed.