Official Site of the Dodgers · Jul 12, 2018
Maeda's 4th straight 9-K effort stifles Padres
Taylor's RBI single SAN DIEGO -- If the Dodgers are lucky enough to have too many starting pitchers in the coming weeks, one speculated scenario is moving Kenta Maeda to the bullpen because of his success there late last season.
But Maeda has been pitching like a starter with no intention of going anywhere, with the latest proof Wednesday night's solid start in the Dodgers' 4-2 win over the Padres.
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Maeda (6-5) allowed only one first-inning run, limiting the Padres to four hits over 5 2/3 innings while striking out nine for the fourth consecutive start. His ERA, a season-high 4.75 on May 11, is now 3.13 and the Dodgers have won six of his last nine starts.