In an exciting matchup on Thursday night in Carrollton, the Thunderbirds held off an early rally to secure an impressive 11-3 win against the Expos. With this victory, the Thunderbirds improved their season record to 3-1.
Pitching Highlights:
• Bodie Wilson, the Thunderbirds’ right-handed pitcher, earned the win despite facing three unearned runs in the bottom of the first inning. Wilson showcased his skills by tossing five innings, allowing only two hits, and striking out eight batters.
• Jerry Anderson took the mound in the sixth inning and closed out the game flawlessly with a perfect 1-2-3 inning.
Offensive Performance:
• The Thunderbirds’ lineup was firing on all cylinders, with contributions from top to bottom.
• Rob Carroll and Anderson delivered the big hits of the night. Carroll smashed a 2-run triple, while Anderson crushed a 3-run double.
• Other Thunderbirds players who made an impact at the plate included Joe Lowry, Brent Smerczynski, Marc Boggio, John Menth, Jody Nicewonger, Jeff Whanger, Wilson, and Kyler Anderson.
Upcoming Match: The Thunderbirds will be back in action next week for a 6:30 contest against the Pelicans at Flowermound Marcus.

On Thursday night, the Thunderbirds suffered a 5-1 defeat at the hands of the Tigers. Bodie Wilson took the loss, pitching for five innings and conceding 5 runs on 8 hits, along with 3 walks and 8 strikeouts. At the plate, the Thunderbirds managed only 6 hits throughout the night. Brent Smerczynski led the team, going 2 for 2 with a single and a double. Joe Lowry contributed a single and scored the sole run on an RBI groundout by Marc Boggio. Other Thunderbirds who secured hits that night included Jerry Anderson, Justin Gibson, and Jeff Whanger. The Thunderbirds are set to return to action next week against the Old Fashioneds

The Thunderbirds triumphed over the Orioles on Thursday night by a score of 6-2 in Carrolton.
In the opening inning, the Orioles jumped out to a 2-0 lead. The Thunderbirds scratched one back in the bottom of the first inning, Joe Lowery’s single led to a run scored on Brent Smerczynski’s double. Jeff Whanger’s 2-out single helped the Thunderbirds level the score at two in the second inning. The Thunderbirds surged ahead again in the third inning after John Menth grounded out. Nick Bird’s double, Rob Carroll’s single, and Corey Steininger’s single each contributed to scoring runs.
Marc Baggio secured the win for the Thunderbirds, delivering an impressive performance by allowing only two runs (one earned) across 5 innings while striking out 9 and walking just two. The Thunderbirds notched 10 hits during the game. Lowry and Steiniger both collected two hits. Carroll, Menth, Steininger, Smerczynski, Whanger, and Bird each drove in a run for the Thunderbirds. Rob Carroll also stole two bases.
The 2-0 Thunderbirds are set to face the Tigers next week at 8:45 PM in Garland.

In a thrilling baseball clash on Opening Day, the Thunderbirds asserted their supremacy, soundly defeating the Expos with an impressive final score of 10-1.

In the second inning, Cory Steininger’s single kickstarted the Thunderbirds’ offensive onslaught. An error by the Expos allowed one run, and another error added two more runs to the Thunderbirds’ tally. The message was clear: Thunderbirds meant business.
The third inning witnessed John Menth’s powerful double, driving in two additional runs for the Thunderbirds.

Marc Boggio, the Thunderbirds’ right-handed pitcher, delivered a masterful performance. Over three innings, he surrendered just one hit and one run while striking out five and walking none. Boggio’s control and focus were instrumental in securing the win. Thunderbirds’ relief pitcher, Bodie Wilson, stepped up when needed. His three innings of zero-run ball allowed just one hit, striking out three and walking one.

Thunderbirds’ Offensive Stars: John Menth’s bat was on fire, driving the middle of the lineup. He contributed two runs batted in (RBIs) and maintained a stellar 2-for-3 performance throughout the day. Jerry Anderson and Brent Smerczynski each collected two hits for the Thunderbirds. Their consistency bolstered the team’s offensive firepower.
Thunderbirds’ fielders were sure-handed, committing no errors. In summary, the Thunderbirds’ dominant victory showcased their hitting prowess, pitching excellence, and unwavering focus. With 12 hits in their arsenal, they left no room for doubt.

Your Thunderbirds used some late inning heroics to claim a Game 1 win and again in Game 2 to put away the Pelicans, win the series 2-0 and head to the Championship Series next week against the Orioles.

The bottom half of the lineup did the major damage in the late inning comeback in game one led by Jody Nicewonger, Jeff Whanger and Cliff Brade. Each had 2 hits on the night with Nicewonger driving in 3 and Whanger 1. Marc Boggio, Jacob Garcia, Billy McDaniel and Ryan Karonka also had multiple hits on the night with 2 each. The birds came back from a 6-1 deficit scoring 2 in the 6th, 3 in the 7th and a walkoff in the 8th.

Brent Smerczynski survived a wild 3rd inning where the Pelicans pushed across all 6 of their runs on 2 hits. The lefty finished the night only scattering 5 hits on the night with 4 Ks in a 8 inning complete game extra inning contest.

In game 2 Boggio was stellar on the mound while picking up the win surrendering 1 unearned run on 2 hits before handing the game over to Garcia who closed out the last 2 innings for the save.

Offensively the charge was led by Smerczynski, Boggio and Karonka who each had 2 hits on the night. Rob Carroll, Dustin Harrison, Garcia, McDaniel, Bodie Wilson, Nicewonger and Brade each had hits for the birds as well with Brade smoking a 3 run double in the top of the 6th to add much needed insurance runs.

Championships Series starts next Wednesday at Graham Field with Game 1 at 6:30 and Game 2 immediately after.