Niese (2-0) allowed no runs on three hits and three walks while striking out three over seven innings, and earned the win Saturday against the Brewers.

EDGE Analysis

The Pirates offense struggled early before scoring three runs in the fourth inning, which was more than enough for Niese as he kept the Brewers' bats silent. In addition to posting his second victory in a row, he's now struck out 15 hitters over 17 innings of work this season. He'll make his next start Friday at the Diamondbacks.