"Zach Duke lost his second decision in a row, with a no-decision against Colorado on Aug. 6 in between, against the Padres today. But his numbers - six hits and two earned runs allowed in six innings - were better than the three earned runs and 10 hits surrendered in six innings to Colorado and the six runs, seven hits in five innings against St. Louis on Aug. 1.

Duke had to know going in that run support would probably be minimal the way the Padres pitch. Deservedly so, Duke felt decent about the outing even with the loss.

"I feel consistent, I feel pretty good," Duke said. "It's a loss, but I feel pretty good about the way I pitched."

Duke is now 2-3 with the no-decision since coming off the disabled list during the All-Star break (left elbow flexor strain)."