Gonzalez tries to extend his 16-inning scoreless streak and become the majors' first 19-game winner Monday night as the Nationals open a three-game set against the New York Mets, who've lost nine of 10 in this series at home.
The Mets can't be looking forward to a matchup with Gonzalez (18-7, 2.98 ERA). The left-hander has been at the top of his game of late, going 5-1 with a 1.87 ERA over his last six starts. After throwing his first career shutout in a 10-0 win over St. Louis on Aug. 31, Gonzalez allowed three hits and struck out nine over seven scoreless innings Wednesday during a 9-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs.
Gonzalez has typically given the Mets fits, with one exception. He was tagged for a season-worst six runs in 3 1-3 innings during a 9-5 loss July 19, but has posted a 0.92 ERA in his other three starts against New York, winning the last two.
A visit to New York, though, could be just what Washington needs to regroup. The Nationals have taken 11 of the last 14 in this series overall, outscoring the Mets 28-8 during a five-game road winning streak.
New York's recent home woes haven't just come against the Nationals. The Mets have been outscored 121-53 while dropping 19 of 23 at Citi Field, where they were swept by Atlanta over the weekend.
The Mets try to get back on track behind rookie Collin McHugh (0-1, 3.27). The right-hander struck out nine over seven scoreless innings during his big league debut in a 1-0 loss to Colorado on Aug. 23, but wasn't nearly as sharp last Monday at St. Louis.
He allowed four runs and six hits over four innings of a 5-4 loss.
Nationals are 16-5 in their last 21 Monday games.
Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 overall.
Nationals are 9-3 in their last 12 games on grass.
Nationals are 6-2 in their last 8 vs. a team with a losing record.
Nationals are 19-7 in their last 26 games as a road favorite.
Nationals are 1-4 in their last 5 road games.Nationals are 4-0 in Gonzalezs last 4 starts as a favorite.
Nationals are 10-2 in Gonzalezs last 12 road starts.
Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts as a road favorite.
Nationals are 5-1 in Gonzalezs last 6 starts with 4 days of rest.
Mets are 3-8 in their last 11 games following a loss.
Mets are 6-21 in their last 27 home games.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 games as an underdog.
Mets are 2-8 in their last 10 games vs. a left-handed starter.
Mets are 1-4 in their last 5 Monday games.
Mets are 1-5 in their last 6 overall.
Mets are 1-7 in their last 8 home games vs. a left-handed starter.Mets are 1-10 in their last 11 games as a home underdog.
Nationals are 5-0 in the last 5 meetings in New York.
Seems way to easy but i guess it's actually true. Gio is going up against a rookie and the line isn't -250. Well maybe it should be. I will give credit where it is due...this kid isn't bad and put up a good game not so long ago. With that said it's hard to believe the Mets have much of anything for Gio. Simple fact - Washington is better on the road than New York is at home. Tonight we take the Nationals with 3 wagers. 1H, ML, and RL. Good Luck
1H WAS NATIONALS -½-115
WAS NATIONALS -142
WAS NATIONALS -1½+120
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