Paul Maholm scattered eight hits and one run across six innings of work Wednesday, striking out five as he improved to 6-6 in Chicago's 5-1 win over the Braves. Maholm issued just one free pass in lowering his ERA to 4.62. Quality in four of his past five starts, Maholm is now the owner of a 1.35 WHIP and 60/27 K/BB ratio through 89 2/3 frames.