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Turner’s 2 HRs, strong bullpen lead Dodgers over Pirates 2-1

By JOHN PERROTTO, The Associated Press

Pirates-Dodgers (6/9/21) Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Chris Taylor throws to first after forcing out Pittsburgh Pirates' Bryan Reynolds (10), completing a double play on Phillip Evans during the seventh inning of a baseball game in Pittsburgh, Wednesday, June 9, 2021. Watching the play at second is umpire Doug Eddings. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar) (Gene J. Puskar/AP)

By JOHN PERROTTO, The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Justin Turner hit two home runs and the Los Angeles Dodgers got 7 1/3 scoreless innings from their bullpen in a rain-delayed 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Turner belted a 409-foot drive to the visitors’ bullpen in center field in the first inning. Then he broke a 1-all tie in the third with a solo shot to left field. It was the 11th multi-homer game of Turner’s career. He has 11 home runs this season.

Five relievers blanked the Pirates after starter Tony Gonsolin failed to make it through the second inning in his season debut.

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