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.
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.