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Dodgers News: Kenta Maeda Sluggish in First 2017 Start

Kenta Maeda took the mound against the Padres Tuesday looking to start his sophomore campaign hot. Instead, it was shades of late 2016.

Maeda threw five innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs. He also had four strikeouts to two walks. He started with a 29-pitch, two-run 1st inning.



The overreaction crowd will be out in full force, but it’s one start. His control was lacking Tuesday, but his velocity was up and his spring provided few red flags. His final practice start featured three perfect innings.

Los Angeles currently trails 4-0 in the 8th.

Things won’t get easier for Maeda. His next start is scheduled against the Rockies in Denver.

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Gabe Burns

Gabe Burns is an award-winning journalist. He serves as a reporter and editor at the DodgersNation news desk. He additionally works as editor-in-chief of The Spectator, Valdosta State University's student paper. Gabe's work has been featured on a number of platforms, including Draft Breakdown and Pro Football Spot. His byline has been cited in media such as the New York Times, Los Angeles Times and Chicago Tribune. Aside from covering Dodgers baseball, Gabe enjoys watching the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Orlando Magic and Tampa Bay Lightning. He can be followed on Twitter at @GabeBurns_DN.

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