Gonzales (16-12) allowed two runs on three hits with four strikeouts and two walks over seven innings as he took the loss against the Orioles on Sunday.
Gonzales had a nice day on the mound despite getting hit with the loss. He allowed a run to score in the first inning off an RBI double by Renato Nunez but shut the Orioles down until he gave up a solo home run to Chris Davis in the seventh inning. For his not-so-perfect season, Gonzales has been the most consistent member of the Mariners' rotation. The left-hander has a 4.09 ERA and a 143:53 K:BB ratio through 196 innings. He is only 27 and should be a piece the Mariners want to keep moving forward. Gonzales will make his final start of the season Saturday at home against the Athletics.