Dodgers News: Tony Gonsolin Unhappy With Inconsistent Results on the Mound

Gonsolin allowed 6 earned runs in his last start.

Tony Gonsolin had a strong first half of the 2023 season. The 29-year-old held a 3.30 ERA through the end of June but has since seen it raise to 4.42 after a few spotty performances.

Since July, Gonsolin holds a 6.19 ERA. Most recently, he gave up 9 hits and 6 earned runs in his last start against the San Diego Padres.

"I made some mistakes," Gonsolin said. "And they capitalized."

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Los Angeles Times

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Fortunately for Gonsolin, he is on a team with some of the league's best hitters, and the Dodgers won 13-7.

Gonsolin isn't sure why he's struggling over his past few starts, saying that his performance in and out of games has been inconsistent.

"I've been throwing really good bullpens in between [starts] and feel like my catch play has been great," Gonsolin said. "But for whatever reason, I come out here and get on the game mound and it's a little bit different ... It's been really frustrating just with the results of whatever is happening not going in my favor."

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Los Angeles Times

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Gonsolin is one of many starting pitchers for the Dodgers who have struggled lately.

Bobby Miller is allowing an average of 5.6 hits per game in his last five appearances, though is continuing to limit his walks.

Julio Urias looked good in his most recent starts against Oakland and Arizona, but before held a 6.23 ERA since returning from injury. 

With Clayton Kershaw set to return to the lineup soon and Walker Buehler having a chance at making an appearance this season, the starting pitcher rotation could be in better shape by the postseason.