Werth homers, Gonzalez wins, as Nationals defeat Twins 8-4 (Yahoo Sports)

Jayson Werth hit a home run and robbed one in left field, Gio Gonzalez pitched six-plus innings, and the Washington Nationals defeated the Minnesota Twins 8-4 on Friday night. Jose Lobaton drove in three runs with a triple and a single, and National League batting leader Daniel Murphy had two more hits for first-place Washington, which has won six straight at home. Gonzalez (1-0) enjoyed offensive support for the first time in three starts while allowing three runs - two earned - on six hits.