MILWAUKEE — On what was predicted to be the hottest day of summer, people across Milwaukee County sought ways to cool off in the heat.
For Brewer's fans, it was the love of the game and a close pennant race that brought them to American Family field with the temperature at about 100 degrees.
"We live in Wisconsin. You just go with it. And there's a breeze. So, you can't stay home and totally whine about it all the time. Yeah, go with it," said Linda Steinhorst.
Steinhorst and her friends sat underneath a tent while tailgating ahead of the game. Her friend, Lori Lamasney, said while drinking alcohol, they made sure to drink plenty of water, even adding electrolytes.
However, not everyone in the lot was seeking the shade.
"Just enjoying tropical sunshine. This is Wisconsin a couple of times a year. So you might as well enjoy it," said Brewer's fan Mark McCartney.
To help keep fans safe, the Brewers allowed people to bring in as much water as they wanted. The ball club also partially closed the retractable roof to offer shade for many and provided towels and cooling centers.
"I give them credit. They're doing a good job. They're playing good ball and taking care of their fans," said Gary Theil, who brought in six bottles of water on ice.
On such a hot day, not everyone could slip out of work to enjoy the Crew, which won in extra innings against the Twins, 8-7.
William Murray and Garlando Cain work special pickup and garbage for the City no matter how hot it gets, they said.
"It's not bad. 20 plus year [on the job]. You become a survivor. Stay hydrated. Watch your partner. He watches me," said Murray.
Murray said the City is now working to equip all of its trucks with air conditioning. At this time, he said, some just have fans.
"I keep plenty of frozen water, juice, and when we taking breaks, I'll hop in my partners truck," said Cain.
Sanitation Area Manager, Jeffrey Smith, said it's important on days like Wednesday to communicate with the crew in the field.
"On these hot warm days, we have them start an hour early, which is exception to the rule just so we can try and get them out early," said Smith. "We give them info on hydration and make sure they can take their breaks in air conditioning or shaded areas."
MPS canceled school on Wednesday due to the heat, and people across town sought ways to beat the heat.
Area pools, splash pads and water parks filled up quickly. The TOSA Pool at Hoyt Park reached capacity by 1 p.m., according to a spokesperson. They discouraged more people from coming out over concerns they would have to wait in line outside in the heat, said the spokesperson.
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