Niese (6-5) pitched six innings, allowing five runs, seven hits and two walks while striking out four in Thursday's loss to the Giants.

EDGE Analysis

Niese has unexpectedly imploded over his last three starts. From May 16 to June 7, Niese went 3-0 with a 1.74 ERA in six starts. However, in his last three outings, the southpaw has given up 17 earned runs on 24 hits -- including six homers -- while watching his ERA balloon a full point over that span. Niese will attempt to get back on track in his next start Tuesday in Seattle.