Niese (4-2) defeated the Braves on Monday, holding Atlanta to two runs in six innings. He allowed five hits and walked two while striking out six.

EDGE Analysis

After a string of bad starts, Niese has finally settled down, allowing five runs over his last two games. The lefty's first season in Pittsburgh didn't get off the the start he hoped it would, but Niese posted a sub-4.00 ERA in three of the last four seasons and should continue to bring down his ERA as the season carries on. Niese's next start will come Saturday at home against the Rockies.