Aces lose a heartbreaker in the bottom of the 9th to Canada

Men's Senior Baseball League (MSBL) World Series

65-and-over Central Division



The Tucson Aces lost a heart breaker to Red Deer, Canada, 7-6,  today at Tempe Diablo Stadium.

The Aces reliever Pigpen Price gave up the winning run in the bottom of the ninth inning. Price relieved starter Arnie White in the top of the eighth and pitched a scoreless inning, but in the bottom of the ninth, Price walked a batter and hit a batter, setting up the Canada team with runners on first and second.

The next batter singled to left field, bringing home the game-winner, and the Aces lost a tough one. The Aces came to bat in the top of the ninth with a good chance to take the lead. The Aces' top hitters -- lefties Tim Tolson and Joe Opocensky -- hit towering fly balls to deep center field, but right into the glove of the center fielder.

Still, the Aces are in good shape to make the playoffs. With a 2-2 record, they are now tied with Canada and have the edge with them in runs allowed, after four games. If the Aces can take care of business tomorrow morning and beat Team America, chances are they'll be one of eight teams which will move on to the playoffs.

The Aces play at 10 a.m. at the Salt River Complex, home of the Colorado Rockies and the Arizona Diamondbacks.