Atomic RoadRunners | Andrew Flynn’s High-Energy Fantasy Baseball

Pirates SP Zach Duke allowed the visiting Phillies to take a six-run lead against him Friday, ultimately falling for the second time this season. His troubles started when he walked two of the first three batters. “Those two walks in the first inning really set the tone,” Duke said. “I fell apart there. I wasn’t really sharp. That’s the way it goes.” Duke allowed only those six runs in six innings, surrendering nine hits and three walks. He struck out two. After getting the season off to a good start, Duke has struggled in his last two outings, his ERA rising to 5.34. He’s not a dominant pitcher, and his lack of strikeouts and general inconsistency limits his Fantasy appeal to NL-only leagues. Duke started off with three solid outings, but he’s allowed 11 runs in 10 innings his last two times out. As few strikeouts as he gets, his margin for error is just so slim. He has nine K’s through five starts, six of them coming in one game. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday at the Mets. (CBS Sports)

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