Los Angeles, CA (Sports Network) - Ross Ohlendorf pitched seven strong innings and even added a three-run homer, as the Pirates took down the Dodgers, 6-2, in the opener of a four-game series. Ohlendorf (1-2) scattered four hits and two runs and took Dana Eveland deep in the seventh for his first career round-tripper.

Brandon Wood, Ryan Ludwick and Ryan Doumit each chipped in two hits and an RBI for Pittsburgh, which had lost five of six coming in. Eveland (2-1) was charged with four runs on eight hits over five frames in the loss, Los Angeles' fourth in five games.

For a look at Dana Eveland's first start at Dodger Stadium, be sure to read True Blue LA.