The Dodgers best the Pirates, 9 – 5, with the help of five hits by OF Otis Nixon and six RBIs from C Mike Piazza. Los Angeles now leads the National League West by 1 1/2 games over the Giants.

On August 27, 1997 — The Dodgers best the Pirates, 9 – 5, with the help of five hits by OF Otis Nixon and six RBIs from C Mike Piazza. Los Angeles now leads the National League West by 1 1/2 games over the Giants.


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