PITTSBURGH -- Its probably a little late for the Milwaukee Brewers to be scouring the standings every day. After all, a 1-0 win Friday against Pittsburgh when all the teams ahead of them in the National League wild card standings lost only pushed them to within 12 1/2 games of the wild-card cutoff.That doesnt mean the Brewers lack incentive, especially against the Pirates, who poured a little salt on Milwaukee?s season last weekend with a four-game sweep at Miller Park.Maybe we can return the favor. That would be nice, Scooter Gennett said after driving in the only run Friday at PNC Park.Gennett recognizes the reality of Milwaukee?s situation heading into the second game of the three-game series on Saturday.Thats the goal this last month, just to continue to get better and play hard and have maybe our best turnaround collectively and see what we can do the last month, he said.Its just nice to see going into the offseason and into next year that fundamentally and tools-wise we play good baseball.If the Brewers, who have won two games in a row following a six-game losing streak, can help play spoilers for Pittsburgh, so be it. But the Pirates are certainly still in the hunt.Pittsburgh is two games behind St. Louis, which holds the second wild-card spot; a half-game behind the Mets; and a half-game ahead of Miami.So the Pirates are still maneuvering in September-like ways. Such as Friday, when rookie right-hander Jameson Taillon was pulled after just six innings despite throwing just 76 pitches and having given up just one run on three hits.If I can help contribute in any way, thats great, said Taillon, who willingly accepted the move. Im aware of the standings. Im aware of where were at. Im aware whats at stake.The Pirates are scheduled to send one of their newer weapons to the mound.The move to Pittsburgh at the trade deadline has been a boon for right-hander Ivan Nova (11-6, 4.41 ERA), who is scheduled to start Saturday.In five starts with the Pirates, he is 4-0 with a 2.87 ERA. Sunday in Milwaukee, he gave up one run in six innings and got the win in Pittsburghs 3-1 victory.They brought me here for a reason, to help them win games, Nova told MLB.com after Sundays win. You have to make sure thats your main focus on the mound. The days I have had 1/8in Pittsburgh 3/8 have been great so far.Meanwhile, its been a tale of two seasons for right-hander Jimmy Nelson (7-13, 4.45 ERA), who is scheduled to make his 28th start Saturday for the Brewers.Over his first 11 starts, he was 5-3 with a 2.88 ERA. Since then, he is 2-10 with a 5.87 ERA in 16 starts.Milwaukee is 10-17 when he starts.Nelson has had some success against the Pirates. He is 5-2 with a 3.33 ERA in eight career starts, and this season his is 1-0 with a 6.52 ERA in two starts. Last Saturday, though, he got a no-decision against Pittsburgh, allowing five earned runs on seven hits over 3 2/3 innings.Swell Bottle Nederland .J. -- Marshawn Lynch said Thursday it will be good to get back to football after the Seattle quiet talking running back wrapped up his final mandatory media session of Super Bowl week. Swell Nederland Kopen . The nimble-footed quarterback got his wish, dashing through the snow and a weary defence all the way into the NCAA record book. http://www.swellbottlenederland.com/ . Louis Blues absence from top spot in the TSN. Swell Drinkfles . -- The Missouri Tigers might not have a roster full of superstars. Hydro Flask Nederland . Fellow centre Pavel Datsyuk remains out because of a concussion. Zetterberg has 11 goals and 19 assists for a team-high 30 points, and Datsyuk has a team-high 12 goals and 11 assists.MILWAUKEE -- Haanif Cheatham scored 20 points and Marquette shot 60 percent from the floor in the first half to beat IUPUI 104-79 Tuesday night to close out the 2K Classic.The Golden Eagles last topped 100 points in its 101-93 win at St. Johns on March 9.Katin Reinhardt scored 16 and made a career-high eight free throws. Marquette rolled to a 57-37 halftime advantage, making 16 of 17 free throws (94 percent) in the first half.Luke Fischer scored 14 pooints, Duane Wilson had 13, Jajuan Johnson added 11 and Marquette (3-2) led by as many as 32 points in the second half.dddddddddddd The Golden Eagles finished shooting 57 percent from the floor (36-63).Ron Patterson scored 15 for IUPUI (2-3), including three 3s and three dunks, Darell Combs scored 15 and Matt OLeary had 12.Cheap Jerseys ed 15 for IUPUI (2-3), including three 3sl] Wholesale Football JerseysWholesale Basketball JerseysWholesale Baseball Jerseys ' ' '