Bauers’ 13-Pitch Marathon Ends in Crushing Homer vs Braves

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The Big Picture

The Milwaukee Brewers took down the Atlanta Braves 4-1 connected Friday nighttime astatine American Family Field. The triumph gave Milwaukee the bid triumph and pushed their grounds to a season-high 32 games implicit .500 (81 wins total). Now the teams caput to Williamsport, Pennsylvania, for the Little League Classic connected Sunday.

KEY TAKEAWAY: Jake Bauers delivered 1 of the astir awesome at-bats of the year, grinding done 12 pitches earlier launching a go-ahead two-run homer. Combined with Logan Henderson’s sixth consecutive prime start, the Brewers showcased the diligent hitting and dependable pitching that’s fueled their winning season.

How It Happened: Step by Step

1. First Inning: Bauers Sets the Tone

Bauers stepped up against Braves seasoned lefty Martín Pérez
He worked an 11-pitch walk, seeing each transportation Pérez had
This "teach tape" at-bat forced Pérez to propulsion tons of pitches early

2. Third Inning: The Marathon At-Bat

After William Contreras tied the crippled with a two-out single, Bauers returned
He fell down 0-2, past battled backmost to 2-2
Fouled disconnected NINE consecutive pitches — 12-pitch at-bat, 23rd transportation wide vs. Pérez
On transportation 12: Pérez threw a 92.3 mph fastball down the middle
Bauers crushed it 413 feet to halfway field for a 2-run homer (his 23rd of the year)

3. Henderson Steadies the Ship

Allowed 1 tally successful the 1st inning (Michael Harris RBI double)
Then threw 5 consecutive scoreless innings
Final line: 6 IP, 5 H, 2 BB, 1 ER
4th consecutive prime start | 18th consecutive commencement with ≤3 runs to statesman career
Improved to 8-2 with a 2.60 ERA

4. Bullpen Shuts the Door

Pitcher Inning Result

Chad Patrick	7th	1-2-3 inning
DL Hall	8th	1-2-3 inning
Aaron Ashby	9th	2 runners connected → flyout + treble play → 2nd save

5. Insurance Run

Joey Ortiz doubled disconnected Pérez successful the 4th
Cooper Pratt drove him successful with a sacrifice fly
Pérez exited aft 4 innings, 60 pitches successful his last 2 frames

Standout Performances

Jake Bauers — The Grinder

2-for-2 (HR, BB) with 2 RBI, 2 runs
23 full pitches seen successful archetypal 2 at-bats vs. Pérez
"Might person been the champion at-bat of my life" — Bauers postgame

Logan Henderson — The Reliable Ace

Didn’t person his champion stuff, still gave 6 beardown innings
"Anytime you spell six and springiness up 1 run, that’s a win" — Henderson
Pitching manager Chris Hook helped him spot his changeup mid-game

Pat Murphy — The Proud Manager

"That’s the epitome of dragging him. I deliberation helium adjacent shocked himself." — connected Bauers’ at-bat

What’s Next?

Little League Classic — Sunday, Aug. 23 @ 6:10 PM ET (ESPN)

Team Starter Record ERA

Brewers	LHP Shane Drohan	6-4	3.86
Braves	RHP Tyler Mahle	4-10	4.53

Location: Historic Bowman Field, Williamsport, PA
Radio: AM-620 WTMJ
Special Sunday nighttime showcase during Little League World Series week

Summary

The Brewers won their 81st crippled down disciplined offense and consistent pitching. Jake Bauers authored a legendary at-bat — 12 pitches, 9 foul balls, 1 towering homer — that flipped the game. Logan Henderson proved wherefore he’s 1 of baseball’s astir reliable young starters, and the bullpen was perfect. Milwaukee heads to the Little League Classic riding high, 32 games implicit .500, with a accidental to expanse the bid Sunday.

FAQ

What is simply a "quality start"?

A prime commencement means a starting pitcher throws at slightest 6 innings and allows 3 earned runs oregon fewer. Henderson has done this successful 4 consecutive outings.

Why was Bauers’ at-bat truthful special?

Most at-bats past 3-5 pitches. Bauers saw 12 pitches successful 1 at-bat (23 full vs. Pérez), fouling disconnected 9 consecutive with 2 strikes. That wears down the pitcher and shows unthinkable focus.

What’s the Little League Classic?

An yearly MLB crippled played astatine Bowman Field successful Williamsport, PA — location of the Little League World Series. It’s a solemnisation of younker shot with a big-league crippled connected Sunday night.