Heller, who plays for the New York Yankees, came out of the bullpen and pitched a scoreless inning in New York’s 14-3 win over Baltimore in Yankee Stadium. He faced four batters, with one reaching base on an error.
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Heller made two more appearances after that through Aug. 30. According to Baseballreference.com, on Aug. 28 he gave up two earned runs and three hits in two-thirds of an inning in the Yankees’ 5-0 loss to Baltimore. He also recorded a strikeout and a walk.
On Aug. 30 in Kansas City he pitched one-third of an inning against the Royals, allowing a hit and a walk while notching another strikeout as the Yankees won 5-4. Heller was credited with his first career hold in the game.
After his first three appearances, Heller had pitched two innings with a 9.00 earned-run average, four hits and two walks allowed, and two strikeouts.
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