Maurer allowed two runs on two hits (one home run) while striking out two in an inning of work in a non-save situation during Monday's 5-3 win against Colorado.
Maurer gave up a meaningless two-run homer to Mark Reynolds in the ninth inning with the Padres up by four at the time. It was his third outing of the year and first time allowing runs, but this is a reminder that Maurer -- although currently the ninth-inning man for San Diego -- can be vulnerable at times. Fortunately for him, the Friars don't have many other options breathing down his neck, at least until Carter Capps returns.