Ethier's HR lifts Dodgers over Pirates

6:49 PM, Apr 10, 2012   |    comments
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Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Andre Ethier belted a two-out solo homer in the bottom of the eighth inning Tuesday afternoon and the Los Angeles Dodgers won their home opener, 2-1, over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

The opener of the three-game set was also celebrated as the 50th anniversary of Dodger Stadium.

Ethier, celebrating his 30th birthday, got ahead in the count 2-0 against right-hander Jason Grilli (0-1) and pulled a 2-1 slider into the seats in right field for the go-ahead run.

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