Duke throws "routine" bullpen session

By MIKE HENRY
mhenry@bradenton.com

BRADENTON -- Pirates left-hander Zach Duke threw about 35 pitches this morning during a bullpen session at McKechnie Field before the 1:05 p.m. game against the Reds.
Duke, who allowed five hits and two runs in Wednesday's 4-1 loss against the Blue Jays in Dunedin, said it was part of his normal routine two days after a spring start.
"My focus today was to keep doing what I've been doing, keep my release point the same and keep refining my pitches," he said.
Duke is 0-1 in three games with a 6.00 ERA, three strikeouts and no walks in nine innings.