Kenta Maeda (35, Minnesota Twins), who is aiming for a rebound this season, showed a sluggish performance in the fourth demonstration game.

Maeda started in an exhibition game against the Atlanta Braves held at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Florida, on the 20th (Korean time) and recorded 5 hits and 5 runs in 4 innings, including 2 home runs.

Minnesota lost 0-5 and Maeda recorded the loss.

Maeda got off to a shaky start in the top of the메이저사이트 first inning, hitting a home run by lead batter Aji Albis.

In the top of the second inning, he allowed Sam Hilliard to walk and steal, then gave up a timely hit to Joshua Fuentes for an extra run.

The run continued in the top of the 3rd inning. Maeda, who gave up consecutive hits to Alvis and Braden Shoemake, struck out Sean Murphy, but allowed Marcel Ozuna to score three runs in the left center.

He also had a crisis in the 4th inning. He allowed 1 run and 1st and 2nd base due to a walk and a fielder’s error, but the subsequent batters were hit.

Maeda replaced Jeff Hoffman in the top of the 5th inning and finished pitching that day. The total number of pitches was 75, of which 49 were strikes.

Maeda’s performance in the demonstration game this year was 4 games, 1 loss, and an average ERA of 5.59.

Meanwhile, Atlanta left-hander Max Fried became the winning pitcher with 6.1 innings, 1 hit, 5 strikeouts and no runs.

Fried has won all three appearances in this exhibition game. The average ERA is 0.