Washington Nationals Reaction: Gio Gonzalez Shows No Rust

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Apr 12, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Nationals starting pitcher Gio Gonzalez (47) pitches during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

Last night, Gio Gonzalez got his 2016 season started on the right note with six strong innings as the Nats won 2-1.

Due to the unusual schedule to start the season, Gio Gonzalez had to begin his 2016 season later than usual. He made his first start since March 27 against a Braves team that he faced in that final spring start.

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Last night, it looked like a different Gonzalez from the one in years past that was struggling to keep his consistency. He went six innings, gave up no runs on three hits, struck out one, walked four, and picked up a base hit. Even though it was against the Braves, it was still a good start for the Nats’ left-hander.

Unfortunately, the Nats weren’t able to get anything going offensively against Jhoulys Chacin, who was making his first start as a Brave and the team had a few baserunning mistakes as well. However, it was Bryce Harper who finally got the big hit for the Nats with his two-run double against Eric O’Flaherty in the bottom of the eighth.