Niese took a no-decision Tuesday against the Cardinals as he allowed five runs (four earned) on five hits and a walk over five innings. He struck out seven.

EDGE Analysis

Niese was nasty at times, as he induced 10 swinging strikes in just 81 pitches. But when he missed, the Cardinals hit him hard, as three of the five hits he allowed went for extra bases, including a Jedd Gyorko two-run home run. Niese has allowed 20 home runs in a season three times in his career despite never once reaching the 200-inning mark.