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Maeda in America: 4-start debut is best ever
- Updated: April 24, 2016
DENVER — At sea level, a Mile High and on either side of the Pacific Ocean, Kenta Maeda can pitch.
Maeda completed his first time through the NL West Saturday night with a start nobody could expect for a Coors Field debut. He had a no-hitter through 5 1/3 innings, deftly eluded a bases-loaded jam and racked up career win No. 100 (97 in Japan) as the Dodgers beat the Rockies, 4-1.
“Phenomenal,” said A.J. Ellis, who not only caught Maeda but slugged a two-run homer and scored twice.
“First time in this environment, first time pitching in Coors Field, first time pitching against the offensive firepower they have over there. Can’t say enough of what Kenta was able to do tonight. Beyond impressive.”
Maeda — with the game televised live in Japan on Sunday morning – etched his name his the history books, too. Maeda is the first pitcher since at least 1913 to introduce himself to big league fans by allowing only one total run over his first four games, all as a starter.
He struck out eight in 6 1/3 innings and made it look easier than it is to pitch in Denver.
Since 1913, 76 pitchers have begun their careers with four consecutive quality starts, but Maeda is the only one to allow only one earned run. Dave Ferriss of the 1945 Red Sox allowed two runs; Wayne Simpson of the 1970 Reds allowed two runs; Stu Miller of the 1952 Cardinals allowed three runs …
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