Niese (3-2) took the loss on Monday afternoon, allowing three runs in 6.2 innings against the Reds. He allowed seven hits and walked one while striking out four.

EDGE Analysis

The start marked Niese's first quality start in his last four attempts. The lefty has had a rough go of things thus far this season, allowing three runs or fewer just twice in seven starts, and serving up 10 home runs in just 40 innings. Niese will carry a 5.63 ERA and 1.60 WHIP into his start this Sunday against the Cubs.