Sun 8/17/14 12:14 AM

Gonzalez gave up three runs on seven hits over five innings in a no-decision against the Pirates on Saturday night. Pirates starter Jeff Locke pitched well, preventing Gonzalez from exiting with an opportunity to pick up his seventh win of the season Saturday. With a home start against an Arizona lineup sans Paul Goldschmidt next time out, the inconsistent left-hander should have a prime opportunity to rack up strikeouts Thursday.