Maeda (13-8) allowed two runs on four hits, striking out six while walking just one over five innings in Monday's tough-luck loss at Coors Field.
Maeda handled baseball's most hitter-friendly venue quite well, but an implosion by the Dodgers bullpen sank any chance he had of escaping without a loss. Pitching on a full week's rest seemed to do him some good, but the Japanese right-hander still threw just 88 pitches. He'll have a favorable matchup with the Padres on Saturday if the Dodgers opt to use him on regular rest.