Palmer hits fifth home run of the year

Tucson Old Timers (TOTS)

60-and-over baseball

Reed Palmer hit his fifth home run of the year -- a three-run shot over the right field fence in the third inning -- to lead Team Blue to a 14-6 win over Team White in a 60-and-over baseball game today at Udall Park.

Palmer, the club leader in home runs, had four hits on the day and knocked in four runs and also pitched into the fifth inning before leaving the game with dizzy spells. He returned an inning later and picked up his fourth hit of the game.

John Mathews led Team White with four hits -- including three opposite-field doubles to right field. Palmer picked up the pitching victory and Bob Daliege was saddled with the loss.

The temperature reached 100 degrees by the end of the game and more of the same is expected on Wednesday with a forecast of 106 degrees. Wednesday's game is the Tucson Old Timers' dress-out quarterly birthday game. The TOTS will skip batting practice and get started at 9 a.m.