Category Archives: Gio

#Nats and Gio shutout the Royals 2-0 as Nats improve to 18-7: Postgame

Posted on May 2, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Gio Gonzalez had a gutsy 6 inning shutout and shutdown the Royals, and let the park dimensions work for him. The Nats got all the runs they needed in the 1st inning, but had many opportunities to add-on runs. Jonathan … Continue reading →

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Game #20 Gio Gonzalez pitches tonight, Belisle to DL, Solis recalled: Game Thread

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Matt Belisle will be placed on the 15 day DL with a calf strain, and the Nationals recall lefty Sammy Solis from Triple-A Syracuse. Gio Gonzalez and righty Jeremy Hellickson face-off in the 2nd game of this 3 game series … Continue reading →

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Gio Gonzalez pitched like an Ace tonight & Werth saves a HR and then hits #201: Postgame

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Gio Gonzalez with 2 earned runs over 6 full innings in a well pitched game and Gio was helped by Jayson Werth‘s Web Gem stealing a HR from Byron Buxton. The bullpen came in a finished up the remaining 3 … Continue reading →

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Game #16 Gio Gonzalez in inter-league game vs Twins: Game Thread

Posted on April 22, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Today we get Gio Gonzalez pitching in the friendly confines of Nats Park against the Twins and Kyle Gibson for a scheduled 7:05pm first pitch. Weather could be a factor today we have been told and of note the Harrisburg … Continue reading →

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#Nats go to 5-1 on the season! Bryce Harper goes clutch! Post-Game!

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Gio Gonzalez pitched a shutout and the bullpen picked each other up and Felipe Rivero gets the Save as Blake Treinen was nails in the 8th inning to save a bases loaded 1 out situation to induce a 6-4-3 tailor-made … Continue reading →

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Game #6 Gio Gonzalez gets his 1st start of 2016—#Nats Game Thread

Posted on April 12, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

The weather forecast shows improvement for this evening that should allow the Nats to get this game in without rain, however it will be a chilly evening. Gio Gonzalez will get the start for the Washington Nationals and Jhoulys Chacin … Continue reading →

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A Totally Subjective Analysis of Why the 2016 Nationals Will (Finally) Win 100 Games

Posted on April 3, 2016 by NatsRed4DinDC

I love analytics. Really. The numbers quite often confirm what we see on the field, and indeed they often explain why things are the way they are. You want to know when Bryce Harper  took that next step and became an … Continue reading →

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#Nats host #Astros in Viera as Gio G. starts

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Gio Gonzalez was excused from camp for a few days as his fiancée Léa gave birth to their first child, a son, named Enzo which is a name shared with the great Enzo Ferrari. Well wishes to the Gonzalez family. … Continue reading →

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Turner starts at shortstop! Strasburg gets the start in Viera vs #Braves on this St. Patrick’s Day

Posted on March 17, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Trea Turner starts today at shortstop with the projected Opening Day line-up. In honor of all who are celebrating St. Patty’s day, these beautiful caps will be available today on MLB.com

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Gio and Giolito have a lot in common and also Trea Turner #Nats

Posted on March 6, 2016 by Stephen G. "Ghost" Mears

Before we discuss the similarities of Giolito and Gio, let’s start by discussing the prospects which starts with Giolito and Turner. The young stars have usually received the bulk of the buzz for years in Nats camp from Strasburg to … Continue reading →

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