Tue 9/13/11 1:38 AM

Gio Gonzalez allowed two runs on seven hits in 6 2/3 innings on Monday, improving to 13-12 in Oakland's 6-3 win over the Angels. Gonzalez struck out six, giving him a new career high of 177 on the season. The outing lowers his post All-Star break ERA from 5.25 to an even 5.00. He'll get the red-hot Tigers at home this weekend.