It was only a few weeks ago that it seemed as though Gio Gonzalez had turned a corner. The lefty starter was perhaps the most consistent member in the Nationals’ rotation, quietly stringing together quality starts over a month-and-a-half stretch. From June 21 to August 11, he sported a 5-0 record with a 1.48 ERA and 1.21 WHIP.
But much like the rest of the staff in the season’s second half, the title of “most reliable starter” has been tough to lock down.
Gonzalez’ uneven outing in Wednesday night vs. the Padres was his third straight loss, allowing five runs (four earned) in just 4 2/3 innings.