After a 5-1 west coast trip, the Pirates  have a well deserved day off.  Yesterdays  6-5 win completed a sweep of the San Francisco Giants.  The Pirates are now one game ahead of the Miami Marlins and a game  behind the St Louis for the second wild spot. The Marlins lost to Cincinnati Reds 3-2.  The Cards beat the Houston Astros 8-2. The Pirates will begin a three game weekend series against the Miami Marlins It starts Friday night at PNC  Park.