New York Mets starting pitcher Jonathon Niese walks to the dugout after pitching in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds at Citi Field on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 in New York. Niese gave three runs in the inning. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)

NEW YORK (AP) — Any time a starting pitcher steps into the batter’s box before he stands on the mound, he’s in pretty good shape. Mike Leake enjoyed that luxury Tuesday night.

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