Aces Rattle Rattlers

Super Senior Baseball

The Tucson Aces rattled the Arizona Rattlers this morning at Udall Park, banging out 20 hits en route to a 14-5 victory. Eleven players hit safely for the Aces in support of their 81-year-old starting pitcher, Billy Heiny. The Aces' right-hander kept the Rattlers off balance, mixing his off-speed pitches with an occasional fastball.

The Aces had little trouble with Rattlers' starter George Gafner, who gave up eight runs in the first three innings. Aces' third baseman Danny Price went 4 for 4 and center fielder Dave Rhoades collected three hits as the Aces turned the table on the Rattlers, a team which just a week ago had knocked off the Aces, 10-8, at Mission Manor Park.

Also banging out hits today were outfielders Pete Peters, Bob Daliege, Lloyd Barzell and Mike Steele; infielders Dennis Crowley, Chico Bigham, Brad Tolson; and catcher Chuck Sabalos. Aces' coach Floyd Lance was pleased with the outcome today. "The Rattlers have been a thorn in our side for quite a while," Lance said. "It's nice to pick up the win." The Aces will take on the Old Pueblo Club at Santa Rita Park, on Tuesday, June 28.