Ryu (5-7) was shelled for six runs on eight hits -- including three home runs -- by the Diamondbacks on Wednesday. He walked three and struck out two while taking the loss.
Ryu had been pitching like an ace over his last nine starts, posting a 2.13 ERA with an 8.7 K/9 before running into a red-hot Arizona lineup. The 30-year-old southpaw could get bumped from the rotation once the playoffs start, but he has pitched well enough (3.71 ERA) to finish out the regular season as a starter. Ryu will get a rematch with D-Backs next Tuesday, but the start will come at home in pitcher-friendly Dodger Stadium.