On Sunday the Atlanta Braves won their second game of the three game series against the Brewers at American Family Field, 4-2. Ben Heller, WHS ’09, pitched his second inning of the series, having allowed no scores on either occasion.

Bottom 8th

Pitching Substitution

Pitching Change: Ben Heller replaces Daysbel Hernandez.

Single

Christian Yelich singles on a ground ball to center fielder Michael Harris II.

Grounded Into DP

William Contreras grounds into a double play, shortstop Orlando Arcia to second baseman Ozzie Albies to first baseman Matt Olson. Christian Yelich out at 2nd. William Contreras out at 1st. 

2 outs

ATL 4,

MIL 2

Walk

Willy Adames walks.

Single

Sal Frelick singles on a ground ball to left fielder Kevin Pillar. Willy Adames to 2nd.

Strikeout

Andruw Monasterio strikes out swinging. 

3 outs

ATL 4,

MIL 2

The Whitewater Junior Whippets brought home the championship title in the 10U, Class C Division of the Major Youth Baseball League for their 2023 season. Comprised of 8-10 year-olds from all three Whitewater elementary schools, this team played an incredible season with not only a championship win but an overall 16-3 record for the season. Congratulations to our Junior Whippets!

Editor’s note: This announcement was provided by Mike Kachel.

Update 7/21/23 @ 9:20 p.m. – Heller pitched the 7th inning: struck one out swinging, walked one, Tapia grounded into a double play.

Dick Enstad indicates the following regarding Ben Heller, WHS ’09, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves:

“Ben Heller is not a starting pitcher for the Braves. He is in the bullpen and performs middle relief. He could appear in any of the games this weekend.”

The Atlanta Braves (62-33) are playing the Brewers (54-43) on Friday at 7:10 p.m., Saturday at 6:15 p.m., and Sunday at 1:10 p.m. It appears that Spectrum cable subscribers can watch the games on channel 29. Brewers now lead the NL Central.

Braves won 6-4.

Update 7/21/23 @ 9:20 p.m. – Heller pitched the 7th inning: struck one out swinging, walked one, Tapia grounded into a double play.

Braves won 6-4.

Dick Enstad indicates the following regarding Ben Heller, WHS ’09, a pitcher for the Atlanta Braves:

“Ben Heller is not a starting pitcher for the Braves. He is in the bullpen and performs middle relief. He could appear in any of the games this weekend.”

The Atlanta Braves (62-33) are playing the Brewers (54-43) on Friday at 7:10 p.m., Saturday at 6:15 p.m., and Sunday at 1:10 p.m. It appears that Spectrum cable subscribers can watch the games on channel 29. Brewers now lead the NL Central.