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One of the reasons the Pirates are 8-9 despite a pretty bad overall roster is because when manager Derek Shelton has gotten the chance, he's managed his bullpen like it's the World Series. Dillon Peters starts and he's gone 10 1/3 innings in five relief appearances. Wil Crowe (0.00 ERA, 13 1/3 IP in 7 G) will surely be set to get length in relief, too. Between those two, they can get six or seven innings of great work. David Bednar (0.00 ERA, 8 IP in 7 G) is also looming while Chris Stratton is also good. None of them have pitched since Sunday. Brewers starter Aaron Ashby has had issues with walks and the Pirates are better against lefties anyway. Plus, now that the Pirates are 0-4 against the Brewers, it's time for the tide to turn. I like the upset.