Bottom of the 2nd

A crowd is starting to build here at Al Lang, as the sun is trying to break through and the weather is growing warmer.

It's interesting, covering a game at Al Lang, especially sitting in the overflow media section, which puts you right in the mix with the fans. That's why I heard the Morris heckler so clearly - right place, right time, people.

Jackson escaped a two-out, two-on jam when Evan Longoria snags Nyjer Morgan's line drive.

Still 2-1 Pirates.