WASHINGTON — One start after expressing frustration about an early exit, Washington Nationals pitcher Gio Gonzalez had no issues Sunday — with either his manager or the Arizona Diamondbacks. Gonzalez struck out eight over seven strong innings as Washington earned a 3-1 victory in the finale of the three-game series. Manager Dave Martinez pulled Gonzalez one batter into the sixth inning in Monday’s loss at San Francisco. This time, Gonzalez (3-2) threw a season-high 114 pitches while largely taming the Diamondbacks. Martinez stuck with his starter, and was rewarded when Gonzalez struck out David Peralta for the fourth time to end the threat.

Source: National Post April 29, 2018 21:51 UTC