Niese took a no decision as he allowed two runs on eight hits and three walks in Tuesday's start against Milwaukee. He struck out three. Niese is eating up innings, as this marks his fourth straight start in which he has completed at least six innings. The question is how long that will be enough to hold off hot prospect Steven Matz. With a 6.3 K/9 and 10 home runs allowed this year, Niese has been fully mediocre. His ERA sits at 4.12.