The lucky rubber duckie is back at PNC Park and ready for a postseason run

During Monday's win against the Tigers, rubber duckie made an appearance in the Pirates' dugout. On Cutch's head. Cutchie Duckie:

If you recall, during last year's postseason run, duckie also had a presence in Pittsburgh. As part of a unique outdoor art installation, a 40-foot-tall rubber duck sailed along the Allegheny River -- smirking at opposing fans and willing the Buccos to the NLDS.

How far can rubber duckie take the Pirates this year? Only time will tell.

And Ernie knows. Ernie definitely knows: