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Gio Gonzalez | Starting Pitcher

Team: Washington Nationals
Age / DOB:  (27) / 9/19/1985
Ht / Wt:  6'0' / 198
Bats / Throws: Right / Left
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Gio Gonzalez tossed seven scoreless innings but the Nationals lost late to the Cubs on Sunday.
Gonzalez was fantastic, yielding only two hits and a walk while striking out six batters. He's had a rollercoaster-like season so far but is capable of settling into a nice groove here as the weather warms. The lefty is an obvious must-start next time out against the Padres. May 12 - 4:30 PM

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Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez held the Pirates to two earned runs in six innings Sunday as the Nationals won 6-2.

Gonzalez entered the game with a brutal 5.34 ERA and 1.38 WHIP. After allowing just the two runs on two walks and five hits, his ERA is 4.97 and his WHIP is 1.34. He should begin settling into a nice groove.
May 5 - 5:03 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez allowed five runs in four innings as the Nationals lost to the Braves on Tuesday.

Walks have always been Gio's nemesis, and they were again Tuesday. Gonzalez walked five batters in his four innings of work, but he also allowed seven hits. He's now worked five innings or less in four of his last five starts, winning just one game in that time. It's tough to keep trotting the southpaw out there, but he's always a threat to turn in a gem. That gem could come in his next start Sunday against the Pirates.
Apr 30 - 10:33 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez allowed just one hit -- a Joey Votto solo homer -- over eight innings as the Nationals beat the Reds 8-1 on Thursday.

That's better. Gonzalez, who looked so strong all spring, entered this one with a 5.85 ERA. He struck out seven and walked one against one of the NL's best offenses tonight. He gets a rematch with the Braves next. Last time he faced them on April 14, the Nationals lost 9-0.
Apr 25 - 10:49 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez allowed five earned runs over four innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Mets.

The Nationals wound up winning the game but with no help from Gonzalez. He struck out five but issued four walks and surrendered five hits, raising his ERA to 5.85 and his WHIP to 1.45. Gonzalez has now struggled in back-to-back outings and has a tough matchup next week against the Reds.
Apr 20 - 6:33 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez was shelled for seven earned runs in five innings Sunday as the Nationals fell to the Braves.

Gonzalez struggled right out of the gate, yielding a leadoff double to B.J. Upton before allowing three total first-inning runs. He then yielded homers to Justin Upton and Andrelton Simmons in the third. Gonzalez will try to get back on track next time out vs. the Mets.
Apr 14 - 5:01 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez struck out seven and allowed just one run but lasted only five innings in Tuesday's 8-7 win over the White Sox.

Gonzalez, gave up four hits, walked two and let a run come home in the first inning on a balk. He was able to limit the damage, but the lefty wasn't very sharp in this one. Still, he boasts a nifty 0.82 ERA and 0.91 WHIP over his first two starts. Gonzalez goes up against the Braves over the weekend.
Apr 9 - 11:21 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez pitched six scoreless innings and hit the game-winning home run to help the Nationals defeat the Marlins 3-0 on Wednesday.

Gonzalez looks to have picked up right where he left off in 2012. The 27-year-old left-hander allowed just two hits and two walks on the evening while striking out five Marlins. A National League Cy Young contender last year, Gonzalez would be the ace on most other teams.
Apr 3 - 11:04 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez fanned seven in four scoreless innings Thursday in a win over the Mets.

Nationals pitchers struck out 13 in all in the 5-1 win. They allowed just two hits. Gonzalez has been dominant all spring, including in his World Baseball Classic start against Puerto Rico. He'll probably keep it going against the Marlins in his first regular-season start.
Mar 28 - 4:32 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez allowed one run in six innings Saturday in a no-decision against the Mets.

Gonzalez has been sharp all spring and was ready for the season to start a week ago. He'll draw the start in the Nationals' second game after Stephen Strasburg goes on Opening Day.
Mar 23 - 4:49 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez struck out nine batters over six innings Monday morning in a minor league game.

Gonzalez allowed seven hits but only one earned run and he threw 59 of his 87 pitches for strikes. It was his first outing in Nats camp since returning from the WBC. Gio should be a fantasy ace again this season.
Source: Amanda Comak on Twitter
Mar 18 - 12:35 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez whiffed five over five scoreless frames in USA's win over Puerto Rico Tuesday.

Gonzalez looked to be in midseason form, allowing just three hits and no walks. Including his Grapefruit League outings, the left-hander has now allowed just two runs over 13 innings, boasting an 11/3 K/BB ratio. Though he'll surely fall back a bit from last year, Gonzalez should remain a fine fantasy option in 2013.
Mar 12 - 11:37 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez pitched three scoreless innings in his start against the Astros on Thursday.

Gonzalez remains a part of Team USA, but he obviously hasn't joined the team yet; he isn't scheduled to start until Round 2, should the team advance in the WBC.
Mar 7 - 4:08 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez yielded two runs in three innings Saturday in his start versus the Cardinals.

Gonzalez escaped with only modest damage despite allowing five hits, walking one and striking out none. He'll now join Team USA as a likely first-round starting pitcher with R.A. Dickey and Ryan Vogelsong.
Mar 2 - 4:09 PM
Gio Gonzalez - S - Nationals

Gio Gonzalez went two hitless innings Monday evening in the Nationals' 6-4 defeat of the Mets.

It was a smooth spring debut for Gonzalez, who allowed a walk but fanned three batters. The lefty registered a stellar 2.89 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 207/76 K/BB ratio in 199 1/3 innings last season. He's a front-line fantasy starter.
Feb 25 - 9:22 PM

Depth Charts

Batters
PosRoleName
C1Kurt Suzuki
2Wilson Ramos
3Jhonatan Solano
1B1Adam LaRoche
2Tyler Moore
3Chad Tracy
2B1Danny Espinosa
2Steve Lombardozzi
SS1Ian Desmond
3B1Ryan Zimmerman
LF1Bryce Harper
2Roger Bernadina
CF1Denard Span
RF1Jayson Werth
Starting Pitcher
PosRoleName
S1Stephen Strasburg
2Gio Gonzalez
3Jordan Zimmermann
4Dan Haren
5Ross Detwiler
Relief Pitcher
PosRoleName
R1Rafael Soriano
2Drew Storen
3Tyler Clippard
4Craig Stammen
5Ryan Mattheus
6Henry Rodriguez
7Christian Garcia
8Zach Duke
9Yunesky Maya
10Fernando Abad