Zach Duke : August 27th, 2008, 3:35 pm est
Alan Robinson, of The Associated Press, reports Pittsburgh Pirates SP Zach Duke lost his ninth straight decision Wednesday, Aug. 27. He gave up seven hits in eight innings, which was his longest start in 27 starts this year. Duke is 0-3 against the Chicago Cubs in five starts this season and has lost his last nine starts against them.



