Gio Gonzalez lost for the second time in his last three starts and the Nationals dropped their third straight overall in the series opener in AT&T Park.

Washington Nationals’ lefty Gio Gonzalez went 5 1�3 innings last time out on the mound before Monday night, giving up eight hits, two walks, and two earned runs in a 97-pitch outing in New York.

Gonzalez finished that start (11-1) overall in his career Citi Field with a 1.78 ERA and a stingy .179/.256/.268 line against in 16 starts and 101 IP in the New York Mets’ home. (více...)

Gio Gonzalez took the loss in his start on Monday against the Giants by allowing three runs over five innings. Gonzalez didn't have his best command in this one, and while he did strike out four over those five innings, he allowed seven baserunners -- three of them via walk. [...] (více...)

Gio Gonzalez improved to (11-1) in 16 career starts in Citi Field, earning the decision in Tuesday’s 5-2 win over the Mets.

Last time out before Tuesday night in New York, Gio Gonzalez gave up five hits, three walks, and three runs, two earned, in a five-inning, 106-pitch outing against the Colorado Rockies, with the left-hander taking a loss.

Gonzalez talked after that start about Rockies’ hitters running his pitch count up with their approach at the plate.

“They just kept fouling some good pitches off and worked the pitch count,” he explained, “and spit on pitches that were close to pretty good pitches, and they did a good job. (více...)

Washington’s Nationals improved to 51-19 in Citi Field since 2011, and Gio Gonzalez improved to (11-1) in 16 career starts in the New York Mets’ home with a 5-2 win.

Davey Martinez was not happy when a reporter mentioned Gio Gonzalez’s (10-1) record in 15 career starts in Citi Field before tonight’s game with the New York Mets.

“Why would you say that right now?” Martinez asked, feigning frustration.

Try as the report did, the jinx was not executed. Gonzalez tossed 5 1â�„3 innings, over which he gave up eight hits, two walks, and two runs, both earned, and he left the game in line for his 11th win in the Mets’ home. (více...)

Gio Gonzalez allowed eight hits and two walks in 5 1/3 innings, but just two runs at Citi Field Tuesday. The bullpen pitched in with 3 2/3 scoreless frames to help the Nats follow up their stunning comeback win to open the series on Monday night with a 5-2 victory, pulling them even at 9-9 and within four games of the Mets. (více...)