Zach
Duke, LHP
As a rookie, Duke allowed four earned runs, eight hits and three walks in four innings but did not get a decision in the Pirates' 6-5 loss to the Astros last Aug. 12. Duke, who grew up three hours from Houston in the Waco suburb of Clifton, hasn't pitched in the Lone Star State since.
He was more successful in his next outing against the Astros, giving up two earned runs, five hits and three walks in six innings of a 2-1 home loss on Sept. 22. Overall, Duke has a 5.40 ERA against Houston
