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Thunderbirds drop series opener 7-4

Posted by Thunderbirds on Aug 04 2022 at 10:23AM PDT in 2022 NTABL 35+ Veterans League
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Your NTX Thunderbirds lost a heartbreaker Wednesday night in the opener of the Championship Series against Modoc in the last inning 7-4.

Dustin Harrison was the offensive stalwart, going 2 for 3 with a double, a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 RBIs. Matt Allen also added a single and double on the night. Other Tbirds collecting hits on the night include Cliff Brade (with 3 SBs), Don Massoud and Bodie Wilson.

On the mound Brent Smerczynski took the loss for the Thunderbirds. The lefty battled back and forth with Modoc ace Adam Gremillion. Both tossed complete games. Smerczynski gave up 4 earned runs, but Modoc scratched across 3 runs in the last inning after the birds battled back to tie the game the half inning prior.

The Birds are down 1 game to 0 in the best of 3 series and need to win the first game tonight at 6:45pm to keep hopes alive and force a winner take all game 3 at 9pm tonight.

Marc Boggio will get the start on the mound in game 2 with Wilson slated for the if game.

Games will be played at Graham Field at Prestonwood again tonight.

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