Gio Gonzalez delivered another strong performance en route to his MLB-leading 21st victory on Thursday, limiting the Marlins to three runs on six hits over six frames. Gonzalez also issued three walks and struck out six on the evening. All of the damage came in the first inning, where Darin Ruf smashed a two-out, three-run double. He was able to settle in nicely afterwards, blanking the Marlins over the next five innings. On the same day that R.A. Dickey won his 20th game, Gonzalez stayed a step ahead and strengthened his case for the NL Cy Young award. Depending on how the Nationals structure their post-season rotation, in all likelihood this was his final start of the regular season.