Ben Askren throws first pitch at Brewers game before final wrestling match
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 2:26 AM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
Ben Askren tossed the first pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers game on July 17. Dressed in a Brewers' City Connect jersey, Askren successfully delivered the pitch to third base coach Matt Erickson. This appearance comes ahead of his final wrestling match against Belal Muhammad at RAF 11, scheduled for July 18 at UWM Panther Arena. Askren has previously overcome significant health challenges, including severe pneumonia and a double lung transplant.
- •Ben Askren threw the first pitch on July 17.
- •He is scheduled to wrestle Belal Muhammad on July 18.
- •The match is part of RAF 11 at UWM Panther Arena.
- •Askren has made a notable health recovery prior to this event.
- •He wore a Brewers' jersey and sandals during the pitch.
- 2:26 AMYahoo Sports — Video: Ben Askren tosses first pitch at Milwaukee Brewers game
"Ben Askren threw out the first pitch at the Milwaukee Brewers game, ahead of hitting the mats for his final wrestling match against Belal Muhammad.
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