Thursday’s game against Modoc was a heartbreaker for NTABL Thunderbirds 35+, as they lost the lead late in a 13-6 defeat.

Despite the loss, NTABL Thunderbirds 35+ did collect ten hits in the high-scoring affair. Unfortunately, Modoc had 16 hits on the way to victory.

NTABL Thunderbirds 35+ got things moving in the first inning. Brent Smerczynski hit a solo homer.

Modoc took the lead for good with six runs in the fourth inning.

NTABL Thunderbirds 35+ scored four runs in the third inning. The big inning was thanks to a home run by Don Massoud, an error on a ball put in play by John Menth, and a double by Dustin Harrison.

Bodie Wilson toed the rubber for NTABL Thunderbirds 35+. The righty lasted four innings, allowing 12 hits and nine runs while striking out five. Smerczynski threw one and one-third innings in relief out of the bullpen.

NTABL Thunderbirds 35+ tallied three home runs on the day. Massoud put one out in the third and fifth innings. Smerczynski went deep in the first inning.

NTABL Thunderbirds 35+ collected ten hits on the day. Marc Boggio, Harrison, and Massoud each had multiple hits for NTABL Thunderbirds 35+.

Birds return to action next Thursday against the Pelicans for an 8:45pm contest at McInnish #11.