Maeda (2-1) gave up five runs on seven hits with one walk while striking out five through 5.1 innings in a loss to the Cardinals on Wednesday.
Maeda had a solid outing until giving up a single, triple and a home run in the sixth inning that ultimately ended his night. The silver lining: the right-hander only allowed one walk after giving out six free passes in his first two starts. The 30-year-old has a 4.76 ERA with 15 strikeouts through 17 innings this season. Maeda will make his next start Tuesday against the Reds.