MLB Note - Washington Nationals Gonzalez, Gio

Oct 13, 2017 - 7:17 AM LHP Gio Gonzalez was given a 4-1 lead in the second inning Thursday in Game 5 of the NL Division Series against the Cubs, but he allowed two runs in the third. He was pulled after giving up three runs in three innings, and the Nationals eventually lost 9-8. Gonzalez was the starting pitcher in Game 5 of the 2012 NLDS, also at Nationals Park, as the Nationals blew a 6-0 lead and lost 9-7 to the St. Louis Cardinals. He was the choice Thursday instead of RHP Tanner Roark, who was the No. 4 starter this year for Washington but did not pitch in the series.