"A year ago at Citizens Bank Park, Zach Duke essentially pitched his way into the All-Star Game: It was July 10, and he limited Philadelphia's potent lineup to three runs in an eight-inning complete game and impressed Charlie Manuel, manager of the Phillies and the National League, enough to make him a late addition.

Tonight, Duke will pitch off the same mound with a far different focus.

"I just need to get back to being me," Duke said Monday.

No one would dispute it. Since opening 2-0 with a 2.37 ERA through three starts, he is 0-4 with a 7.86 ERA in the past five, and opponents are batting .319 off him.

That makes this game a triple challenge in that he must figure out what ails him while not only facing that lineup again but also competing against Philadelphia ace Roy Halladay, 6-1 with a 1.59 ERA."