Tucson Aces open MSBL World Series with a split of a doubleheader

2013 Men's Senior Baseball League World Series

60-and-over Tucson Aces


The Tucson Aces split a doubleheader today during the first day of play in the 60-and-over division of the  Men's Senior Baseball League World Series, held at Papago Park Baseball Complex in Phoenix.

The Aces won the opener 10-5 over Team America as right-handers Arnie White and Jerry Wessels combined their pitching efforts in the nine-inning game. White hurled the first five innings and picked up the win, while Wessels pitched the final four and picked up the save.

Dennis Crowley and Pigpen Price led the Aces' hitting attack against Team America. Crowley went 3 for 4 and Price went 3 for 5.

In the second game, it was a different story as the Salt Lake City/Kansas City Dodgers moved to 2-0 in the World Series with an 18-3 win over the Aces. The Aces collected just five hits in the second game as Ted Davis, Lloyd Barzell, Dennis Crowley, Bob Daliege and Pigpen Price hit safely.

Barzell started and was saddled with the loss, while Wessels pitched four innings and the oldest pitcher in the senior World Series, 84-year-old Billy Heiny, hurled the last inning for the Aces.

The Aces will have it a little easier tomorrow when they play a single game inside the confines of Goodyear Stadium against the 60-and-over Seattle Mariners. Game time is set for 10 AM.