Gio Gonzalez allowed just one hit -- a Joey Votto solo homer -- over eight innings as the Nationals beat the Reds 8-1 on Thursday. That's better. Gonzalez, who looked so strong all spring, entered this one with a 5.85 ERA. He struck out seven and walked one against one of the NL's best offenses tonight. He gets a rematch with the Braves next. Last time he faced them on April 14, the Nationals lost 9-0.