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Homer happy: Dodgers hit 3 in 8th to beat Braves 6-3

Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier, right, hits a home run as Atlanta Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 25, 2015. AP Photo/Richard Hartog)
Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier, right, hits a home run as Atlanta Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 25, 2015. AP Photo/Richard Hartog) Los Angeles Dodgers Andre Ethier, right, hits a home run as Atlanta Braves catcher Christian Bethancourt looks on during the eighth inning of a baseball game in Los Angeles, Monday, May 25, 2015. AP Photo/Richard Hartog)

By Associated Press 4 min read

LOS ANGELES (AP) – Andre Ethier made it clear in spring training: He wanted to be an everyday player.

Because of injuries, he’s gotten his wish and the veteran outfielder is proving a valuable offensive commodity. His solo homer put the Los Angeles Dodgers ahead for good in the eighth inning, rallying them to a 6-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Monday night.

“Satisfaction that we’re playing good ball and in first place,” Ethier said. “My frame of mind is make the most of my opportunities every day. Still don’t know what tomorrow will hold. You got to go out there and fight.”

Alex Guerrero and Jimmy Rollins also homered in the eighth to give the Dodgers a crucial cushion.

Ethier got things started, homering to snap a 2-all tie against Nick Masset (0-1). Ethier’s bases-loaded walk in the first drove in the Dodgers’ initial run.