Left-hander Zach Duke was dominant into the ninth inning to win consecutive road starts for the first time in four years, Craig Monroe and Freddy Sanchez each had three hits and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the San Diego Padres 10-1 Saturday night. 

SAN DIEGO ? ThePirates lost another key piece of their lineup Friday, then lost a game, 4-3, in 11 innings against the San Diego Padres. 

After a surprising start, the San Diego Padres appeared to be falling back to reality with three straight losses heading into a weekend series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

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SAN DIEGO -- After he admittedly quot;butted headsquot; withPirates management over his knee injury, after he was absent from the major leagues for 32 months recovering from the ensuing surgery that he sought against his previous employer's wishes, Jody G 

Well, that was a little weird. 

--PH Cliff Floyd is receiving new medication resulting from an MRI of his right knee Thursday. 

SS Everth Cabrera's injury left the Padres looking for a backup shortstop. 

Brian Giles has been around too long to let a season-opening slump get him down. 

After a surprising start, the San Diego Padres appeared to be falling back to reality with three straight losses heading into a weekend series with the Pittsburgh Pirates. 

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Barry Zito is finally fed up. 

SS Everth Cabrera's injury left the Padres looking for a backup shortstop. 

--RHP Kevin Correia will be working with eight days' rest Friday when he makes his third start of the season against the Pirates at Petco Park.