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MLB: LA Dodgers 5, Pittsburgh 4

PITTSBURGH, June 3 (UPI) -- Andre Ethier hit a two-run homer in the top of eighth inning Sunday as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Pittsburgh, 5-4.

Adam LaRoche and Jason Bay hit solo home runs, LaRoche added an RBI single, and Xavier Nady scored on a fielder's choice groundout by starter Tom Gorzelanny in the bottom of the fourth as Pittsburgh built a 4-0 lead.

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Los Angeles recovered as Jeff Kent, Rafael Furcal and Nomar Garciaparra all drove in one run in the top of the seventh, before Ethier's game-winner gave them their second win in the three-game series.

The winner was Chad Billingsley (4-0).

Joe Beimel recorded his first save.

Four players had two hits for the Pirates, who have dropped four of five.

The loser was Salomon Torres (0-2).

LA starter Brad Penny gave up four earned runs and nine hits in seven innings, while Gorzelanny allowed three earned runs and seven hits in 6 2/3 innings.

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