Your NTX Thunderbirds took the lead late in the game in a 14-3 victory over Oak Cliff Pelicans Thursday night. The game was tied at 3 after 2 innings, but the birds opened things up with 5 runs in the 4th and 6 more in the 5th.

Bodie Wilson was the winning pitcher for Thunderbirds. The righthander allowed five hits and three unearned runs over five innings, striking out five to improve to 5-1 on the year.

The Thunderbirds racked up 13 hits. Rob Carroll, Ryan Karonka, John Menth, and Matt Allen each had multiple hits. Other Thunderbirds collecting hits on the night included Cliff Brade with a 2-run homer, Brent Smerczynski, Jody Nicewonger and Jeff Whanger. 10 of the 11 birds had RBIs on the night, but Allen and Brade led the way with 3 each.

Last night’s win sends the Thunderbirds into the Championship Series to take on the defending champion Modoc. Game 1 takes place Wednesday evening at 7pm with Game 2 taking place Thursday at 6:45pm and the “if” game to played immediately following. All Championship Series games will be play at Graham Field @ Prestonwood.