zach duke

For those of you who haven't seen Zach pitch yet, the game will be broadcast on Chicago's WGN. Game time is 3:05 PM CST.

yeah, i saw that they had a game at that time, and i can't wait to watch

Another day.

Another Zach-Attack!!!

I have to go out before the game ends, no matter what the outcome Zach looked great, great composure. I am impressed with his fighting back after getting caught down in the count. That's a GAMER!
When my son grows up I want him to be just like Zach Duke

guys, could you please tell me who wins the game today..... i don't have time to watch it

thanks

Dukie wins - other team loses.

That about wraps it up.

Absolutely great outing ... from the Pirates MLB site:
"In front of a crowd of 39,790 at Wrigley Field, Duke outdueled Maddux to pick up his second win of the season. The southpaw pitched eight scoreless innings, allowing six hits, walking two and striking out four. ...
Duke's contributions went beyond just the mound as he recorded his first career RBI in the second. Duke hit a sacrifice fly to center fielder Jerry Hairston Jr. that scored Humberto Cota and put the Bucs up, 2-0. "

It really and truly dosen't get any better than that !!!

WAY TO GO, ZACH!!!

I was sitting at the Twins game (great game), and I saw the final score of 3-0 Pirates on the board and could hardly wait to get home and get a recap on Zach's start! Another great outing indeed! This kid is really something special!

Maddux never had a chance.

He got Duked.

I was torn today. Been a part of this site for almost 2 years now. Followed Duke and am VERY excited for him.
BUT, I am originally from Chicago and I am a die hard Cubs fan (I know, I know, call me insane)
So had a tough time figuring out who to root for.
Watched bits and pieces of the game.
Man oh Man that overhand curve of Dukes's make left handed hitters look silly!
Plus he really tamed the NL's leading hitter D. Lee BIG time!
I will root for Zach UNLESS he faces the Cubbies!
I even have him on my Fantasy team! Pretty cool!

Good luck Zach!

We are forever Maddux fans (not cubby fans).
I just watched him pitch last week, but for some reason today he looked OLDER and out of shape.
I think the YOUNGER, CUTER, FITTER stud Pirate Pitcher did that to him.

I was just watching baseball tonight and they did a segment on Zach. They all think he is the real deal. I have had the priviledge of watching Zach pitch several times this year in AAA Indianapolis.

I had the good fortune of watching the game today - The Duke looked great.....Any chance we can get him traded to the Braves to be with our young guys - perfect fit in my opinion.

Astros have dibs first, I think BlueDog has already talked to Mr. Purpura!

itsinthegame...

I think you've just coined a new catch phrase for Zach. I love it!

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He got Duked.

Just sat down to read the Sunday Boston Globe and came across the headline "Cubs cannot duke out vs. Pirates" Nice article follows. This seems to only be in the print copy. Anyone know how we can forward press clips to OPP?

Thanks.

ya, Zach is amazing,been seeing him on sportscenter a LOT lately, hopefully i'll be there soon! Keep it up zach!

jbbaseball, may i ask you a question?

OPP...When you have time, in the context of all of this excitement, be sure to write to WGN Television in Chicago and get a copy of the game, Cubs v. Pirates, on Saturday.

The two Cubs broadcasters, Kasper and Brenly, were very kind in their comments about Zach.

WGN Television-Sports
2501 Bradley Place
Chicago, IL.

I'm sure that they have a website, but I think this is a copy of the game tape that you should have for Zach and for your family.

..Wow, what a nice suggestion, BeenthereIL!

Been out of town for several days and didn't get to see the game, however son and I caught Sportscenter. They made some comments about Zach that were entirely on target. This kid has it all - velocity, spots, composure. A great future awaits!

I've been telling a guy in the office (lifelong Pirates fan) about Zach, and he's been kindly interested...but hey, he's a rook, right?

So he watches the game on Saturday and comes bouncing in the office today more excited than anyone's seen a Pirates fan since 1979! "That Duke's the real deal!"

Another fan is born!

You know the strangest thing about this whole situation with Zach is: I'm at a friends house watching the game with about 20 other people and Zach comes out and I yell to everybody, "Zach's on the mound today. Maddux is in for a rough ride," and all through the game I'm rooting for him like crazy. Everyone's looking at me and wondering who is this Zach and how do I know him. Because I'm acting like he's a relative or something and that I really do know him. The strange part about it is, I feel like I really do! Another syndrome resulting from the good relationships we have here on the "hsbaseballweb."

Go, Zach!!

This kid is really, really good. Too good to be in the pirate organization. In my humble opinion its the best thing that happend in the pirate organization since Roberto Clemente.

Catfish ...

Know just what you mean about acting and feeling like you are related to Zach ... happens here at home, too but fortunately Hubby understands my connection with some on the HSBBW and follows right along with me. Heck, I follow Zach more than I do some players I actually know.

"Duke's stellar performance on the mound would, at first glance, appear to be the highlight of the youngster's day, but not necessarily so in a game where the left-hander recorded his first career RBI off Maddux as well.

"I'm more proud of that than anything, to be honest with you," Duke said with a laugh. "I got an RBI off Greg Maddux. I have to call home and tell my parents that for sure. It's one of those things [where] I put the bat on the ball and got lucky."

Reading Zach's post game comments, you come away with certain impressions:
1. He is very humble about what he is doing and his getting to do what he loves,
2. He is very knowledgeable and respectful of the game...very nice comments about Maddux;
3. He clearly has a special relationship with his parents. to Mr. and Mrs. OPP who should be as proud of the way he works with the media as the way he competes on the field.

quote:

Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6

I am planning to see Zach pitch down here next week. I am so excited I feel like my own son will be on the mound!!!!

TPM---

Now how is it that YOU get to see him live and in person before I do?? BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!