The old guard “Brewers” opened the season Thursday night under their new identity…. The Thunderbirds and flew to a 10-5 win to open the season over the Dodgers and a few of their familiar faces at Reverchon Park.

Brent Smerczynski picked up the win for the Thunderbirds going 5 innings giving up 5 runs while tallying 5 strikeouts. Bodie Wilson and Brad Bode led the offense each collecting 2 hits apiece. The Thunderbirds dropped an 8-spot in the top of the first to set the tone early with 8 of the first nine batters coming around to score. Brian Synatzske, Brent Smerczynski, Wilson, Bode, Fabian Mendive and Daniel Bailey all collected hits for the Thunderbirds.

The Thunderbirds look to go 2-0 when they face the Knights 4/12 at Carpenter Park in Plano.