Niese lasted just four innings Saturday, getting tagged for five runs (four earned) on seven hits, including two home runs. He struck out three. He's now given up four runs or more in four straight starts, sending his ERA soaring from 1.95 to 4.42. The Mets' six-man rotation may not last much longer if Niese can't hold up his end of the bargain, and his next start on Friday in hitter-friendly Arizona seems set up for more of the same.