Superstitions abound

The magic Skoal can isn't the only superstition going these days.

Gonzalez had every reason to rip into a bumbling Washington-based radio freelancer, who knocked over items on the manager’s desk during two post-game sessions in the series.

After the guy knocked over a large clock Friday night, he toppled a pencil holder today, sending pencils and paper clips to the floor.

“If we keep winning he can knock the desk over,” Gonzalez said. “Come to Pittsburgh and knock something off my desk tomorrow. I’ll buy your ticket.”

Ah, baseball people, you got to love 'em.