Pierre did not have a hit and atoned for leaving five runners on base.
Russell Martin had two hits and two RBI. Casey Blake had three hits and one RBI, and James Loney added two hits and one RBI for the Dodgers, who have won five of six.
The winner was closer Jonathan Broxton (5-0).
One of two hits for Torii Hunter was a three-run homer in the fifth.
Juan Rivera also had three hits -- one a fourth-inning solo shot.
Robb Quinlan had three hits and Howie Kendrick added two hits for the Angels, who have split their last four outings.
The losing pitcher was reliever Jose Arredondo (1-1).
Copyright 2009 by United Press International.
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