Maeda (3-2) allowed two earned runs on five hits with five strikeouts over 8.1 innings in Wednesday's win over the Pirates.
Maeda was dominant Wednesday, baffling Pirates hitters from the outset in the longest outing of his MLB career. This was an important start; with multiple L.A. starters slated to return from the disabled list soon, Maeda is working to ensure he'll stick in the rotation. Adding the cutter to his arsenal has helped him find success this season in the strikeout department, where he carries a 9.15 K/9. The 29-year-old will look to keep his momentum rolling Monday at San Francisco.