This article references and more! Niese went five innings, allowing four earned runs on five hits and one walk. He struck out seven and yielded a home run. The left-hander’s fastball averaged 90.3 mph, which was a significant improvement from the 89.1 mph it averaged last year. Between the strikeouts and the uptick in velocity, Niese showed he might have mixed league relevance this year. Owners who have roster space should take a flier.Keep on reading: Jon Niese Gets No-Decision in Pirate Debut