Gio Gonzalez was knocked around for seven runs (six earned) over 3 1/3 innings Friday in a no-decision against the Royals. Gonzalez would have been on the losing side on any other night, but the Nationals came charging back against Bruce Chen and the Royals' bullpen. The southpaw allowed nine hits (including two home runs) while walking three. Gonzalez is winless since July 10 while his 3.66 ERA is his highest since the end of May. He'll attempt to turn the page next week in a promising matchup against the Marlins.