Your NTX Thunderbirds started the 2022 season off with a bang by beating the Oak Cliff Pelicans 12 to 1 Thursday night.

The offense was relentless jumping out to 3 runs in the first, 1 in the second, 2 in the third and 6 in the fourth inning to put away the Pelicans. John Menth led the birds with three hits including a triple and three RBIs while Brent Smerczynski added two hits and two RBIs on the night. Marc Boggio and Don Massoud each also added 2-run doubles.

Smerczynski picked up his first win of the season giving up 1 earned run and striking out 4. Bodie Wilson came on for the Thunderbirds to get to save going two stellar innings in relief while only giving up one hit and striking out 4 as well.

Other Thunderbirds collecting hits on the night include: Dustin Harrison, Ryan Karonka, Wilson, Ron Short and Jody Nicewonger.

Your NTX Thunderbirds return to action next Thursday, March 17 for a 630 contest at McInnish #10 against the Roughriders