Gonzalez looks to get back on track (plus lineups)
By Dan Kolko
Gio Gonzalez will be looking to get back on track as he heads to the hill tonight for the Nationals.
The Nats left-hander has been in a bit of a funk lately, losing his last five decisions to fall to 6-9 on the season. Gonzalez's last three starts have been especially rough, as he as surrendered 11 runs and 20 hits while walking seven in just 14 1/3 innings.
He has a 6.91 ERA over those three outings to lift his season mark to 4.00. Gonzalez has failed to make it through five innings three times in his last five starts.
Tonight, the Nats seek their fifth straight victory and aim to clinch the series win over the Pirates.
Kevin Frandsen is starting in left while batting second and Danny Espinosa is playing second while batting eighth. Asdrubal Cabrera starts the night on the bench.
For the Nationals
CF Denard Span
LF Kevin Frandsen
3B Anthony Rendon
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
RF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
2B Danny Espinosa
LHP Gio Gonzalez
For the Pirates
SS Josh Harrison
RF Gregory Polanco
C Russell Martin
CF Starling Marte
1B Gaby Sanchez
3B Pedro Alvarez
2B Jayson Nix
LF Travis Snider
LHP Jeff Locke
The Nats left-hander has been in a bit of a funk lately, losing his last five decisions to fall to 6-9 on the season. Gonzalez's last three starts have been especially rough, as he as surrendered 11 runs and 20 hits while walking seven in just 14 1/3 innings.
He has a 6.91 ERA over those three outings to lift his season mark to 4.00. Gonzalez has failed to make it through five innings three times in his last five starts.
Tonight, the Nats seek their fifth straight victory and aim to clinch the series win over the Pirates.
Kevin Frandsen is starting in left while batting second and Danny Espinosa is playing second while batting eighth. Asdrubal Cabrera starts the night on the bench.
For the Nationals
CF Denard Span
LF Kevin Frandsen
3B Anthony Rendon
1B Adam LaRoche
SS Ian Desmond
RF Bryce Harper
C Wilson Ramos
2B Danny Espinosa
LHP Gio Gonzalez
For the Pirates
SS Josh Harrison
RF Gregory Polanco
C Russell Martin
CF Starling Marte
1B Gaby Sanchez
3B Pedro Alvarez
2B Jayson Nix
LF Travis Snider
LHP Jeff Locke
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