Sheets returns to dominate form by Jimmy Touchet - posted Thursday, July 26th, 2012 @ 12:00 pm  E-mail Story |  Print Story  Former ULM ace pitcher, Ben Sheets continues to shutdown opposing batters for the Atlanta Braves. In his second start since returning from injuries that kept him out of baseball for two years, Sheets pitched six scoreless innings in the Braves 4-0 victory over the Washington Nationals on Saturday at Nationals Park in Washington, DC. With his six shut out innings on Saturday, Sheets (2-0) has pitched 12 innings without giving up a run. During his 12 innings of work, Sheets has allowed only 7 hits, 4 base on balls while striking out 11 batters. "If you asked me if I'm surprised I haven't given up a run, yeah I am. But I'm not surprised I'm getting people out," said Sheets. "I wouldn't have come back if I didn't think I could get people out." For the past two years, Sheets had essentially been retired since tearing the flexor tendon in his right elbow. Since his return, Sheets has exceeded the expectations of the Braves organization since they signed him to a Minor League contract earlier this month. For the full story, subscribe to the The Ouachita Citizen's NEW E-Edition!