Washington Nationals’ Gio Gonzalez clinches Spahn Award - MLB Update
Tied with Tampa Bay Rays’ David Price, Washington Nationals’ Gio Gonzalez finally was considered a more deserving choice for receiving the Spahn Award.
With 21 wins in the season, Gonzalez has been the top performer for his team. He also played in the All-Star game along with his team-mate Stephen Strasburg.
Gonzalez has been so impressive in the season that he is among the strong contenders for clinching the Cy Young Award.
He vies with the New York Mets’ R.A. Dickey, who has been incredible throughout the season with regard to winning matches.
Fans across the country are curious to know as to which pitcher eventually claims the Cy Young Award from the National League.
In light of the fact that Gonzalez has earned the Spahn Award, he can be confident now that becoming the best pitcher of the National League is a definite possibility.
The Award traces its name to Hall of Fame Warren Spahn, who boasts the record of accumulating the highest number of wins in the Major League for a left-handed pitcher. It is actually granted every year to the best left-handed hurler.
Gonzalez is out of words to explain the extent of his happiness on winning the Award. Finding his name being discussed along with the likes of Spahn and the most recognised left handed pitchers of the game is a great achievement for Gonzalez.
"I'm honored to even be mentioned in the same breath as Warren Spahn and the past winners of this award," Gonzalez said. "I truly am humbled by this recognition."
While he has attained an enviable distinction, the task has not been accomplished yet. He still has a lot to prove in the matches ahead. Helping the Nationals through the post-season will demand top-notch performances from him.
He will be looking to keep the momentum going and win games just as he managed during the regular season.
The Nationals will also be relying on him heavily and expecting splendours from Gonzalez in the crucial matches.
It will be interesting to see as to how he lives up to the challenges ahead and helps the Nationals earn the ultimate glory.
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