After a 4-2 home stand, the Pirates head for the west coast for the next six games. The series begins tonight in Los Angeles. The Pirates will start recently acquired Ivan Nova (1-0) against the Dodgers right- hander Ross Stripling. Because of the Steelers game, the next broadcast game on WBVP-WMBA is on Saturday starting at 3:40. The games are big for both the Pirates and the Dodgers and Giants. The Pirates are battling for the final playoff spot in the National League. The Dodgers and the Giants are in a tight race for first place in the Western Division.