Matt Kemp for the Dodgers tied a career high with five hits, Joc Pederson and Max Muncy hit back-to-back homers to highlight a six-run fourth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Pittsburgh Pirates 17-1 on Monday night in the series opener. The Pirates’ lone run came on Elias Diaz’ homer in the second.
Pirate pitcher Nick Kingham gave up seven runs — five earned — and eight hits in three-plus innings.
Tonight the Pirates try again as Ivan Nova starts tonight. He is 1-0 with a 2.31 ERA in two career starts against the Dodgers.
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