Thunder Fall Short (Again), Gators Champions
2/27/2022 - For the second season in a row, the Thunder came up short in the championship game, as the Gators scored early and cruised to a 5-1 victory. READ MORE
Thunder Advance to 12th Championship Game
2/20/2022 - In their second game of the day, the offense exploded for 12 runs in the first, Evan Leiva tossed five strong innings, and the Thunder were in control of this one the entire time as they run-ruled the Tribe after five innings. READ MORE
Gardere & Correa Carry T-Men Into Semi Finals
2/20/2022 - Kody Gardere struck out 13 and allowed 2 earned runs in a complete game victory, and team hit leader Wisley Correa drove in three of the team's five runs to push the Thunder into the next round. READ MORE
Thunder Limp Into Playoffs
2/7/2022 - With the loss of starter Josh Mowrey, utility men Shawn Chiaramonte and Daniel Hansen, and multiple players nursing injuries, the T-Men are hoping for a good week of healing as they battle the Flamingos Sunday morning at Santaluces. The winner is rewarded (sarcasm) with a second playoff game in the afternoon against the winner of the D'Backs/Tribe game, for a chance to punch a ticket into the championship game on 2/27.
Regular Season Ends With Rainout
2/6/2022 - The team's final tune-up for playoffs was wiped out by Mother Nature, which included washouts (suspiciously not delayed) of morning games carrying a lot of impact for playoff seedings.
8 Errors Blow Golden Opportunity
1/30/2022 - With a chance to solidify the 4th and final seed in the "upper" division playoff bracket, Thunder pitchers watched as 7 unearned runs crossed the plate thanks to untimely defensive miscues. READ MORE
Angels Held to 3 Hits
1/23/2022 - The Thunder picked up their 9th win of the season and remained in the hunt for a top four finish, and a chance to play in the "upper" division playoffs. READ MORE
Kody Gardere Clobbers Home Winning Runs
1/9/2022 - Gardere tossed four scoreless innings, then ripped a triple down the right field line in the 8th, driving in the winning runs in another must-win for the Thunder. READ MORE
DeLeeuw's Bat Paves Way for Thunder Win
1/2/2022 - The Thunder started the new year with a win thanks in part to Mike DeLeeuw, who doubled home what would end up being the winning run in the 6th inning. READ MORE
Hansen Doubles Twice, Picks Up Win on the Mound
12/19/2021 - It was a close one at Seminole Palms Sunday afternoon, but the Thunder squeaked past the Gators thanks to two strong pitching performances, solid defense, and a game-winning single in the fourth by Xavier Carbia. READ MORE
Thunder Lifeless
12/12/2021 - In what should have been a high-energy game, the Thunder played uninspiring baseball against the top-seeded Beach Bums, and fell to 5-3 with five games left in the fall season. READ MORE
T-Men Outslug Sluggers
12/5/2021 - The Thunder and first-year Derby Sluggers combined for 32 hits and 24 runs, as the T-Men held on and improved to 5-2. READ MORE
D'Backs Spank Thunder
11/28/2021 - The Diamondbacks easily beat the Thunder for the second time this season, dropping the T-Men from 4th to 6th place with seven games remaining in the abbreviated fall season. READ MORE
T-Men Score Early, Cruise to Victory
11/14/2021 - Wisley Correa collected four hits and Kody Gardere picked up his second win of the season, striking out 10 through 5 1/3 innings, as the Thunder improved to 4-1 on the fall season. READ MORE
Thunder Score Late, Hold Off Marlins
10/31/2021 - Veteran hurler Josh Mowrey made his first start of the season and picked up his first win via a seven-inning performance. READ MORE
Mercy Rule Ends Game
10/17/2021 - The Thunder scored nine in the first, two in the fourth, and four more in the fifth to run-rule the first-year Heat team. READ MORE
Mets/Thunder Rained Out
10/10/2021 - Dave Manzo's infield was a lake after Saturday rain, canceling the teams matchup against the Mets.
Thunder Clobber Flamingos
10/3/2021 - The T-Men needed only 7 innings to run-rule the Flamingos Sunday morning, as the team improved to 1-1 early in the Fall season. READ MORE
36th Season Opener
9/26/2021 - The fall/winter season launched with the D'Backs beating the Thunder in their opener at the Santaluces Sports Complex. READ MORE
Fall Schedule Released
9/20/2021 - The Thunder are scheduled to play 15 regular-season games, and they will participate in the Palm Beach Kickoff during Martin Luther King weekend. First up, an opening day matchup against the Diamondbacks on 9/26.
Thunder Fall Short, Bums Champions
8/22/2021 - It looked like a high scoring, offensive battle from the beginning, as both teams scored twice in the first inning on seven combined hits. But unfortunately for the Thunder, they were one-and-done in this one, as the team managed only two hits the rest of the way. READ MORE
Third Time's A Charm
8/15/2021 - The Red Sox beat the Thunder 5-4 and 10-8 during the regular season, but the T-Men scored early and often in this one and run-ruled the Sox 17-5 in seven innings, advancing to the Championship game against the Beach Bums. READ MORE
Correa Knocks In Winning Run
8/8/2021 - With the game tied at eight in the bottom of the ninth, team hit leader Wisley Correa hit a walk-off single, sending the Thunder into the playoffs with the taste of a come from behind win. READ MORE
Nats Blank Thunder To Win Division
8/1/2021 - Ex-minor leaguer Mike Murray tossed a complete game shutout Sunday morning, allowing just five hits, as the Nationals topped the Thunder to win the division. READ MORE
All Good Things Come To An End
7/18/2021 - The winning streak came to an end Sunday morning as the Red Sox knocked off the Thunder for a second time this season. READ MORE
Winning Streak Reaches 15
7/11/2021 - The Thunder scored in all but one inning Sunday afternoon, and eight of nine batters enjoyed a base hit on the day, as the team won its fifteenth consecutive game. READ MORE
Pitching, Pitching, Pitching
7/10/2021 - The Thunder hung on to win a pitcher's duel Saturday night at Santaluces, as pitchers Sam Cornelius and Josh Mowrey combined efforts in a 2-1 nailbiter. READ MORE
T-Men Win Slugfest
7/4/2021 - The Thunder came out swinging, scoring 12 runs over the first two innings, then cruised to an 18-9 win. Six of nine Thunder batters had multi-hit games, all nine players registered a hit, and the winning streak increased to thirteen. READ MORE
Explosive 7th Inning Saves Streak
6/20/2021 - Mikey Melendez was a one-man wrecking machine Sunday, knocking in four runs with four hits, and the team scored 8 in the 7th to pull away from the Mets Sunday afternoon. READ MORE
T-Men Win 11th Straight Game
6/13/2021 - The Thunder remained in 1st place after winning their 11th consecutive game, as Daniel Hansen picked up his 4th win of the season, and Freiberg Marin led the attack with three hits. READ MORE
Thunder Run-Rule Bums
6/6/2021 - Historically games between the Thunder and Beach Bums have been tight, but the Thunder offense ambushed the Bums early in this one, banging out 17 hits and scoring 16 runs, run-ruling the Bums in seven innings. READ MORE
9 In A Row
5/30/2021 - The T-Men were outhit and played with overall low energy, but took advantage of miscues by the Dodgers, hanging onto 2nd place while winning their 9th in a row Sunday afternoon at Santaluces. READ MORE
Correa & Marin Rake
5/27/2021 - Rookies Wisely Correa and Freiberg Marin continue to shine in their first season with the Thunder, as each player had three hits on the night, leading the team to a 9-1 win over the Flamingos. READ MORE
T-Men Pull Away Late
5/23/2021 - Six Thunder players had multi-hit games, and Josh Mowrey picked up his second win of the season, as the Thunder scored six runs in the final three frames to beat the Athletics. READ MORE
Thunder Climb Into 3rd Place
5/16/2021 - The Outsiders scored 5 in the top of the first, but the T-Men answered with two in the bottom of the inning, then battled and won the slugfest as they moved into 3rd place behind the Nationals and Marlins. READ MORE
Bleznak Singles, Ijams Doubles!
5/9/2021 - A five-run fifth inning sealed the fate for the Flamingos Sunday morning at Santaluces, as the Thunder won their 5th game in a row and improved to 6-2-1 on the summer season. READ MORE
Eric Morales Retires A Winner
5/2/2021 - Guy Bitchatcho and Josh Mowrey limited the Beach Bums to 4 hits, and the Thunder offense was able to push across just enough runs to send 24-season veteran Eric Morales into retirement on a winning note. READ MORE
Thunder Run-Rule Marlins
4/25/2021 - The T-Men continued their good swinging in their second game of the day, scoring 9 runs in the first two innings, and six more the rest of the way, to run-rule the Marlins. READ MORE
T-Men Double-Up Piranha
4/25/2021 - The Thunder managed to score six runs over the first three innings, then starter Mike Wassong shut down the offense, not allowing a run the rest of the way. This gave the Piranha a chance to play catch-up, but the Thunder pitching staff held steady for the win. READ MORE
Chiaramonte Leads Way
4/18/2021 - Josh Mowrey earned his first win of the season, Ivan Pineyro earned his first save of the season, and deuces were wild for Shawn Chiaramonte, as he ripped two doubles and a single to lead the offense with three hits. READ MORE
Rain Gives Sugar Kings Win
4/11/2021 - In the afternoon game of the Thunder's doubleheader, the T-Men held a 5-4 lead heading into the 6th inning. However, the Sugar Kings put up a 4-spot thanks to another costly error, and instead of winning 5-4, the Thunder lost the game when rain washed away the last three innings. READ MORE
Costly Errors Allow Nats To Tie
4/11/2021 - In the morning game of the team's doubleheader, Daniel Hansen's stellar pitching performance against the top team in the league was all for not, as his defense let him down, allowing 6 unearned runs to cross the plate. READ MORE
Thunder Hold On, Beat Angels
3/28/2021 - With a 7-3 lead heading into the 7th, the Angels scored three to pull within a run, before the T-Men pushed across two in the bottom of the inning. Mikey Melendez then slammed the door, striking out four through 2 1/3 IP, as he earned his first save of the season. READ MORE
35th Season Opener
3/21/2021 - The spring/summer season launched with the Red Sox nipping the Thunder in their opener at Dyer Park. READ MORE
Opening Day Is Here!
3/19/2021 - The 35th season of the Palm Beach Thunder kicks off Sunday morning against the Red Sox at Dyer Park.
Walks, Errors, Lack of Timely Hitting Sink Thunder
2/14/2021 - A rematch against the Nationals and a 6th straight appearance in the league championship game wasn't in the cards this season for the Thunder, despite a stellar 12-3 record. READ MORE
Regular Season Ends With Win
2/7/2021 - In their final tune-up before the playoffs, the Thunder beat the Gators Sunday morning at Santaluces, as the team registered their fifth straight game with double-digit hits. READ MORE
T-Men Blank Sugar Kings
1/31/2021 - In the second game of Sunday's twin bill, the Thunder banged out 17 hits, and the pitching staff combined to 4-hit the Sugar Kings for the team's 11th win of the season. READ MORE
Errors Cost Thunder
1/31/2021 - Four unearned runs sunk the team's chance for back-to-back division wins, and dropped the Thunder into 3rd place with two games left in the regular season. READ MORE
Melendez, DeLeeuw, Hansen Lead Way
1/24/2021 - Daniel Hansen picked up his second win of the season, and Mikey Melendez (4 hits) and Mike DeLeeuw (3 hits) led the offense as the Thunder won their 10th game of the season. READ MORE
Thunder Win Palm Beach Kickoff
1/18/2021 - Mike DeLeeuw earned tournament MVP honors, and the team went undefeated (5-0) in the three-day tournament en route to a championship. The game was a rematch of last year's final in which the Bums claimed victory.
T-Men Edge Flamingos
1/10/2021 - Mikey Melendez singled home the winning run in walk-off fashion, as the Thunder edged the Flamingos Sunday to remain the top seed in the league. READ MORE
Nats Nip Thunder. Again.
1/3/2021 - One bad inning, one close call, one more hit, one more 1-run loss to the Nationals. For the second time this season, a late-inning comeback attempt was thwarted by the Nats as the Thunder again fell a run short against the defending champions. READ MORE
T-Men Score Early, Cruise to Victory
12/20/2020 - The Thunder scored 9 in the first two innings as they took advantage of six walks while banging out five of their seven hits, including a two-run home run by Brett Fick. The Panthers battled but were unable to come within striking distance as the Thunder held on to win Sunday afternoon at Dyer Park. READ MORE
Pitchers Duel at Dyer Park
12/13/2020 - Everything you needed to know about this one took place in the last two innings, as the Thunder waited until the very last second to steal one from the Red Sox. READ MORE
Staff 2-Hits D'Backs
12/6/2020 - Mikey Melendez, Luis Lopez, and Dylan Brammer combined efforts and kept the Diamondbacks off balance today, and the offense had some timely hits against the wiley Josh Rivera, as the team improved their record to 6-1. READ MORE
Thunder Improve to 5-1
11/22/2020 - It had been 3 weeks since the team last played, but the T-Men mustered up just enough offense to beat the Mets Sunday, with Shawn Chiaramonte leading the way with 2 hits. READ MORE
T-Men Nip Piranha
11/1/2020 - The Thunder won their fourth game of the season as they held on to beat the Piranha at Santaluces on Sunday morning. READ MORE
DH Washed Away
10/25/2020 - The T-Men were scheduled to play the Beach Bums and Angels on Sunday; however, all league games were again rained out.
It Was Ugly, But A Win Is A Win
10/18/2020 - It was a messy game by both teams, but the Thunder survived, winning in the bottom of the 9th via a walk-off-wild-pitch. As stated, messy. READ MORE
Cespedes/Mowrey Toss 2-Hit Shutout
10/11/2020 - Mike DeLeeuw was a single away from the cycle before being intentionally walked, and Anghel Cespedes and Josh Mowrey combined efforts to shutout the Sugar Kings, allowing only two hits. READ MORE
League Wash-Out
10/4/2020 - All fields were flooded at the Santaluces Sports Complex, canceling all games. Weather permitting, the Thunder will resume action next week against the Sugar Kings.
His Name, Matt Ziemak
9/27/2020 - Anghel Cespedes picked up his first win while Matt Ziemak knocked in three runs via two singles and a sacrifice fly, as the T-Men evened their record at 1 early in this fall season. READ MORE
T-Men Lose Opener
9/20/2020 - It was clear early which team had been active during the break and which team hadn't, as the Thunder looked uninspired and sluggish while the Nationals played free and smooth. READ MORE
Rain-Out
9/13/2020 - Opening Day for the league was a complete wash-out, as teams hope to get the fall season going next Sunday.
Spring 2020 Team Award Winners
9/3/2020 - Congratulations to the following award winners! Hitman (most hits) - Erick Abreu (14). Mr. Clutch (most RBI's) - Mike DeLeeuw (10). Team MVP - Josh Mowrey (4-1 record, to include a playoff win).
Errors Sink Thunder
8/30/2020 - A back-to-back championship was not in the cards Sunday morning at Showcase Field in Palm Beach Gardens, as the T-Men committed six errors while the Nationals played error-free baseball en-route to their first league championship. READ MORE
Mowrey + Fick = Win
8/23/2020 - Josh Mowrey tossed 7 strong innings and Brett Fick (2 RBI) hit what turned out to be the game-winning double in the 1st inning, helping the Thunder advance to the Championship game. READ MORE
Thunder Blow Lead, Win in 10th
8/16/2020 - After the Piranha tied the game in the bottom of the 9th, the T-Men scored thrice in the 10th then Erick Abreu struck out the side in the bottom of the inning to pick up the win. The Thunder finished the shortened spring campaign undefeated, their 3rd undefeated season in franchise history, earning the #1 seed in the playoffs. READ MORE
South Florida Sucks
8/9/2020 - To clarify, south Florida weather sucks. Tied at 3 in the fourth, lightning strikes in the area stopped the game and time expired before it was safe to restart the game. This was the third "rain-out" in a row for the T-Men, as the team will only have one game to knock off any rust before playoffs. The canceled game also cost birthday boy Erick Abreu his first Thunder homerun, as he pulverized a ball in the 2nd inning deep over the left-field fence.
So Close
8/5/2020 - Red Sox pitcher Paul Chasse was pitching a 1-0 gem Wednesday night and was two outs away from snagging a five-inning win, but a lightning delay followed by rain washed away his chance, and allowed the Thunder to remain undefeated.
Blame Isaias
8/2/2020 - All games were canceled in preparation of Hurricane / Tropical Storm Isaias' arrival, and the Thunder-Angels game will officially go down as a rainout in the books. The forecast shows another wet week ahead, but the T-Men hope to play Wednesday night against the Red Sox at Santaluces.
Abreu & DeLeeuw Lead Way
7/26/2020 - The Thunder scored early and avoided a ninth-inning comeback attempt, as Erick Abreu (3 hits, 2 RBI) and Mike DeLeeuw (2 doubles, 3 RBI) paced the offense, as the team improved to 7-0. READ MORE
T-Men Hang On, Beat Bums
7/19/2020 - Down 12-3, the Beach Bums didn't give up and kept battling, scoring six runs over the last three frames, but it wasn't enough as the Thunder hung on for the win. READ MORE
Game Canceled
7/12/2020 - Rain washed away the afternoon games scheduled at the Santaluces Sports Complex. The team resumes action next Sunday against the Beach Bums.
DeLeeuw's Dinger Saves Thunder
7/5/2020 - For a third time in five games, Thunder pitching allowed just 3 hits while Mike DeLeeuw hit his first home run of the season, helping the team remain undefeated in a low scoring game Sunday morning at Dyer Park. READ MORE
Mowrey Becomes Franchise Leader In Wins
7/2/2020 - The Panthers came out swinging Thursday night at Santaluces and out-hit the Thunder, but the T-Men played a slightly cleaner game and took advantage of 6 walks and two costly wild pitches, to improve to 4-0. READ MORE
Cespedes Deals, Thunder 1-Hit Gators
6/30/2020 - The T-Men improved to 3-0 early in this abbreviated spring/summer season, as the team again put up double-digits in the hit column, while Anghel Cespedes and the bullpen limited the Gators to one hit. READ MORE
Pitching Staff 3-Hits A's
6/24/2020 - The Thunder offense exploded for 16 hits while the pitching staff combined for a 3-hitter, as the T-Men spoiled the A's season opener Wednesday night at Santaluces. READ MORE
Thunder Win Summer Opener
6/21/2020 - Down by a run in the 5th, the T-Men scored two in the 6th and three in the 7th to pull away from the Marlins and win their Summer opener Sunday morning at Seminole Palms Park. READ MORE
Thunder Ready for Takeoff
6/16/2020 - The 2020 summer season will begin June 21. Due to the shortened season, all teams will make the playoffs so regular season games will determine playoff seedings. Teams are expected to play between 10 and 11 games, with playoffs slated for 8/23.
Opening Day Delayed
5/1/2020 - COVID-19 has postponed the start of the Spring/Summer season until at least June. Stay healthy friends!
Thunder Win 4th Championship
3/1/2020 - A walk-off single by Shawn Chiaramonte in the bottom of the 9th inning scored game MVP Dylan Brammer, as the T-Men won their fourth championship Sunday morning at Seminole Palms Park. READ MORE
Championship Game Postponed
2/23/2020 - Overnight rain has delayed the championship game between the Thunder and Diamondbacks, which will now be played Sunday 3/1, 11 AM at Seminole Palms Park in Royal Palm Beach.
Mowrey, Ziemak Send T-Men to Championship
2/16/2020 - Josh Mowrey pitched a complete game and Matt Ziemak knocked in the winning run, sending the Thunder to their 9th championship game. The team will battle the Diamondbacks, who knocked off the division winner Beach Bums, next Sunday at 9:30 AM at the Santaluces Sports Complext. READ MORE
Final Tune-Up A Tie
2/9/2020 - The Piranha and Thunder were tied as time expired Sunday afternoon. The two teams will meet again next week in the playoffs and the winner will have a chance to play for a championship on February 24. READ MORE
Mike DeLeeuw Swats 3-Run Bomb
2/2/2020 - Eric Morales and Dylan Brammer knocked in four runs each, while Mike DeLeeuw welcomed a Diamondbacks reliever to the game with a 3-run shot over the left field fence. READ MORE
Bums Squeak Past Thunder
1/26/2020 - The Beach Bums scored two unearned runs while timely hits eluded Thunder bats, as Josh Mowrey missed out on his 7th win of the season. READ MORE
Mets Game Rained Out
1/12/2020 - Early morning rain soaked Seminole Palms Park, canceling the game between the Thunder and Mets. The T-Men will participate in the Palm Beach Kickoff next weekend. League play will resume 1/26 against the division leading Beach Bums.
New Year Starts With A Win
1/5/2020 - The Thunder moved into 2nd place after beating the Piranha Sunday afternoon at West Boynton Park. READ MORE
Thunder 1-Hit Bears
12/22/2019 - The Thunder scored eight runs in the first two innings and never looked back, as the team picked up their 7th win in their final game of 2019. READ MORE
Final Three Outs Hardest To Get
12/15/2019 - Josh Mowrey deserved better after pitching nine excellent innings and the Thunder should have won 2-0, but errors in the 5th and 9th inning proved costly as they allowed the Piranha an opportunity to come from behind. READ MORE
Nicholson Leads Way
12/8/2019 - Greg Nicholson ripped four hits and Josh Mowrey tossed 8 strong innings, as the Thunder run-ruled the first place Beach Bums in eight innings Sunday morning. READ MORE
Thunder Tie
11/24/2019 - The Diamondbacks and Thunder tied Sunday morning at Seminole Palms Park due to inclement weather, as the T-Men held on to 3rd place in their division. READ MORE
Weston & Ziemak Club 4 Hits
11/17/2019 - The Thunder outhit the Sugar Kings 21-8 as the team run-ruled the Kings Sunday afternoon at West Boynton Park. READ MORE
Thunder Shut Out Piranha
11/3/2019 - The T-Men jumped out early on the Piranha in a rain-shortened game, as the team improved to 4-2 on the fall season. READ MORE
Late Run Sinks Thunder
10/27/2019 - An error allowed the Beach Bums to push across the winning run in the 9th inning, dropping the Thunder into third place with a 3-2 record. READ MORE
Thunder Nip Los Tigres
10/24/2019 - The T-Men scored 5 runs in the bottom of the 8th inning to squeak out a win as time expired Thursday night at the Santaluces Sports Complex. READ MORE
D'Backs Score Early
10/20/2019 - The Diamondbacks took full advantage of five walks in the first two innings, adding five hits, as they jumped out to a 6-0 lead and never looked back. READ MORE
Thunder Improve To 2-0
10/13/2019 - In a rematch of last season's championship game, the T-Men beat the Los Tigres Sunday afternoon at West Boynton Park (Park Vista) and improved to 2-0. READ MORE
T-Men Win Fall Opener
10/6/2019 - The Thunder scored five runs in the bottom of the 7th to pull away from the Bears to win their fall opener Sunday morning at the Santaluces Sports Complex. READ MORE
Fall Schedule Released
9/26/2019 - 17 games are scheduled for the fall season, with the Thunder taking on an upgraded Bears club to open their 32nd season on October 6 at the Santaluces Sports Complex.
Fall Season One Month Away
9/6/2019 - The fall season is slated to being Sunday, October 6, 2019.
Tigres Nip T-Men in 11th to Capture Title
8/25/2019 - Despite the outcome and the controversial call to end the game, the championship rematch between the Los Tigres and Thunder was an awesome game. READ MORE
Mowrey Tosses Complete Game Gem
8/17/2019 - Josh Mowrey blanked the Beach Bums Sunday morning in the Thunder's playoff game at the Santaluces Sports Complex. The win sets up a rematch of last year's championship game against the Los Tigres. READ MORE
T-Men 2-Hit Angels
8/11/2019 - John Richy and Josh Mowrey combined efforts for a two-hitter, as the Thunder won their final game of the regular season. READ MORE
Matt Ziemak To The Rescue
7/21/2019 - Both teams were a little short-handed after each team played the night before, but the Thunder ran the bases aggressivley, outhit the Tigres 11-8 and took advantage of errors to knock off the defending champions. Matt Ziemak singled and scored three times, helping the team maintain third place as they battle for one of the four playoff spots. READ MORE
DeLeeuw Powers Offense
7/20/2019 - Mike DeLeeuw's (single, double, 3 RBI) two-run homerun in the 3rd and a shaky performance by the Diamondback's relievers helped the Thunder pull off a late win Saturday night at Santaluces. READ MORE
Morales Leads Way With 3 Hits
7/14/2019 - Eric Morales had three hits while Josh Mowrey tossed a complete game to pick up his 3rd win of the season, as the Thunder beat Team MVP 10-3 in a time shortened 7 inning game. READ MORE
Nicholson & Mowrey Shine
6/23/2019 - The Thunder remained in third place as they beat the Piranha 4-1 Sunday morning at Seminole Palms Park in Royal Palm Beach, FL. READ MORE
Bums Clobber T-Men
6/6/2019 - The Bums scored ten runs in two innings and handed the Thunder their second loss in as many played. READ MORE
Errors Sink Thunder
6/2/2019 - The T-Men committed two errors in the 6th inning resulting in two runs, which is all the Los Tigres needed for the win. READ MORE
Mercifully, Time Expires
5/21/2019 - Time expired after five innings, as Team MVP and the Thunder scored 34 runs in quite possibly the ugliest game played in the league over the last decade. READ MORE IF YOU DARE
Mowrey Tosses Complete Game Shutout
5/19/2019 - Josh Mowrey struck out five and scattered nine hits Sunday morning, as he blanked Team MVP for his first win of the season. READ MORE
Panthers Handle Thunder
5/8/2019 - Hits came far and few between for the Thunder Wednesday night at Santaluces, but the Panthers came ready to play and handled their business, beating the T-Men 7-1. READ MORE
Shorthanded, T-Men Lose 1st Game
5/5/2019 - When position players have to throw, you know things aren't going your way. That's the kind of day it was, as the D'Backs scored 16 runs in a time shortened seven inning game, handing the Thunder their first loss of the season. READ MORE
Thunder Tie After Extra Frame
4/28/2019 - An error, a hanging change-up, a homerun, a controversial home run and a ton of runners left on base pretty much covers today's game, as the Thunder tied the Piranha through 10 innings. READ MORE
Hansen (4 hits) Leads Way
4/16/2019 - The Thunder offense banged out 13 hits, four of which came from Darren Hansen, and four pitchers held the Bears to five hits as the Thunder improved to 5-0 heading into Easter break. READ MORE
Another Late Inning Victory
4/14/2019 - Timely hits elluded Thunder bats early in this one, as the T-Men stranded 9 runners in scoring position while leaving a total of twelve on base. However, the team scored one in the bottom of the 8th and held off the Mets to remain unbeaten early in this Spring season. READ MORE
Thunder Sneak Past Beach Bums
4/7/2019 - The T-Men won a battle of pitching staffs today as they scored late to sneak by the Bums at the Santaluces Sports Complex. READ MORE
T-Men Pull Away Late, Beat Bears
3/31/2019 - The Thunder pitching staff combined for a 1-hitter and struck out 21 batters in eight innings, as the team won back-to-back games to begin the Spring 2019 season. READ MORE | GAME PHOTOS
Thunder Win Opener, Nip Los Tigres
3/24/2019 - In a rematch of the fall championship game, the T-Men squeaked out a win to open their 31st season. READ MORE | GAME PHOTOS
Spring Season Opens March 24
2/25/2019 - It's a quick turnaround, as a new season opens in just 30 days. It will be the inaugural season of our league's affiliation with the Men's Adult Baseball League (MABL).
Tigres Beat Thunder For Title
2/24/2019 - The Thunder had their chances, but the offense couldn't come up with big hits and the Tigres eventually pulled away for their 18th title in the league's last season as an affiliate of the National Adult Baseball Association (NABA). READ MORE
Thunder Advance to Championship Game
2/17/2019 - It was an offensive battle Sunday morning at the Santaluces Sports Complex, as the T-Men outslugged the Diamondbacks. The Thunder will battle the Tigres next Sunday morning as they chase their fourth championship. READ MORE
Regular Season Ends
2/10/2019 - The Sunday morning game didn't mean much as both teams clinched playoff spots, but the Piranha won the seesaw battle with a late surge. It was a final tune-up for the Thunder as they try to defend their Championship starting next Sunday. READ MORE
Bums Nip Thunder
2/7/2019 - History was made Thursday evening, as the Thunder played in their first regular season nightgame - ever. Unfortunately, the Beach Bums won on a walk-off bases loaded walk in the bottom of the ninth, which kept their playoff hopes alive. READ MORE
Thunder Win Division
2/3/2019 - The T-Men beat the Diamondbacks Sunday afternoon at the Santaluces Sports Complex. In doing so, they clinched first place in their division. READ MORE
Washout
1/27/2019 - For a second week in a row, rainy weather led to a complete washout of games. The league is working hard to reschedule all games, with a new schedule expected to post sometime this week.
Game Postponed
1/20/2019 - Overnight rain washed out a morning tilt against the Beach Bums at the Santaluces Sports Complex.The Thunder resume action next Sunday against the Piranha.
T-Men Break Tie in 8th, Beat Tigres
1/13/2019 - Darren Hansen knocked in the go-ahead and an insurance run with a double in the bottom of the 8th, and Hunter Kyzar shut the door in the 9th to earn his third save of the season. READ MORE
Efre Tosses Complete Game Win
1/6/2019 - The Diamondbacks outhit the Thunder, but Jimmy Efre skillfully navigated through a couple sticky situations to pick up the victory. READ MORE
Nicholson & Gormley Rescue Defense
12/30/2018 - Greg Nicholson and Eric Gormley came to the rescue with big hits in the bottom of the 7th and 8th inning to save the day, as defensive rust from the holiday break wreaked havoc on the Thunder defense. READ MORE
Hansen's 4 RBI's Lead The Way
12/16/2018 - Darren Hansen (two singles, triple) knocked in four to help the Thunder remain in 1st place as the team nipped the Piranha 9-8 Sunday morning at Park Vista in Boynton Beach, FL. READ MORE
Mowrey Picks Up 4th Win
12/9/2018 - The Thunder doubled-up the Beach Bums Sunday morning at Park Vista, picking up their sixth win while holding onto first place in the division, midway through the fall season. READ MORE
9th Inning Run Captures Win
12/2/2018 - The Tigres held a 2-0 advantage through five until the T-Men knotted things up in the 7th, pushed across the winning run in the top of the 9th, and escaped danger in the bottom of the inning for their 5th win of the season. READ MORE
Thunder Flat
11/18/2018 - The offense was held to eight hits while five of the Diamondbacks runs were unearned due to another rough defensive effort, as the Thunder dropped into a 3-way tie for first place. READ MORE
T-Men Nip Blades
11/11/2018 - The Thunder scored early, left a small tribe stranded on the bases, but were able to hold off the Blades to pick up their 4th win of the season. READ MORE
Extra Frame Needed
11/4/2018 - The Thunder outhit the Piranha and needed an extra inning to secure their third win of the season, while handing the Piranha their first loss of the fall season. READ MORE
Strong Finish Propels Thunder
10/28/2018 - The game against the Beach Bums remained tied at two through six innings, but the T-Men pushed two across in the 7th, then with the bases loaded, Eric Gormley sealed the deal with a bases clearing double in the 8th to give the Thunder their second win of the young fall season. READ MORE
Comeback Falls Short
10/21/2018 - A six-run sixth inning fueled by four errors and bad luck put the Los Tigres up 10-3. However, the Thunder battled scoring three in the 8th, then 2 more in the bottom of the 9th, but the comeback fell short with back-to-back strike-outs with the bases loaded. READ MORE
Thunder Win Season Opener
10/14/2018 - In a rematch of the championship game, the T-Men beat the Blades 10-5 in their season opener at Santaluces Sports Complex. Josh Mowrey picked up his first win of the season, while Darren Hansen hit his first homerun. READ MORE
Thunder Win 3rd Championship
8/26/2018 - The top two seeds battled Sunday morning at Roger Dean Stadium, with the Thunder doubling up the Blades to take home the championship. Read More
T-Men Advance, Mowrey Tosses 1 Hitter
8/19/2018 - The Thunder ended the Rowdy Boyz (3rd Seed) season Sunday morning at Jupiter with a 12-0 win. Josh Mowrey was magnificent in this one, as he tossed a complete game 1-hitter to advance the Thunder to the championship game next Sunday. Read More
Thunder Split DH, Earn 2nd Seed
8/12/2018 - The team lost against the Rowdy Boyz in the morning game, then beat the Sugar Kings in their afternoon game and enter the playoffs as the #2 seed. Playoffs begin next Sunday, with a rematch against the 3rd seed Rowdy Boyz, while the #1 seed Blades take on the #4 seed Sugar Kings at Roger Dean Stadium, in Jupiter, FL. Read More
T-Men Sweep Twinbill
8/6/2018 - With two games remaining in the regular season, the Thunder secured a playoff spot by sweeping the Piranha Sunday at the Santaluces Sports Complex. Read More
Complete Wash-Out
7/29/2018 - Rain washed out the entire league schedule, but all games will be made up and the season will be extended by one week.
Divisonal Game Postponed
7/22/2018 - The game against the Rowdy Boyz was postponed today, as the West Boynton Park field was closed for renovation. The communication mix-up forces the Thunder to finish the season with crucial back-to-back doubleheaders, as they battle between four teams for three playoff positions.
Rivera Wins The Battle of Josh
7/15/2018 - The game could have gone either way as both pitching lines were similar, but the Blades won by a run to split the regular season series, giving Josh Rivera his 8th win of the season. Read More
Late Push Gives Thunder 10th Win
7/8/2018 - Lefty Thomas Mustakis threw five shutout innings, but may have pitched one too many, as the TMen scored 3 in the sixth, and held their lead over the last three innings. Read More
TMen Outlast Mets
7/1/2018 - The Thunder, despite multiple self inflicted wounds, outlasted the Mets at Santaluces to pick up their 9th win of the season. Read More
Pagano Too Strong for Thunder
6/24/2018 - The Diamondbacks earned a split behind Alex Pagano's 3-hit complete game in the seven inning finale. Read More
Mowrey Tosses Complete Game Win
6/24/2018 - The Thunder won the first game of their same-team doubleheader Sunday at the Santaluces Sports Complex, as Josh Mowrey picked up his 6th win of the season. Read More
Thunder Nip Angels in Extra Innings
6/17/2018 - The T-Men left a small tribe on the bases, but pushed one across in the 10th inning to pick up their 7th win of the season. Read More
Scores Upset Thunder
6/10/2018 - The Scores played well, but another 5-error game cost the Thunder, leading to back-to-back loses as the first half of the spring/summer season was put in the books. Read More
Late Comeback Falls Short
6/3/2018 - The ageless Jesus Ferrer survived 13 hits through 8 innings, as the Sugar Kings outlasted the Thunder at Roger Dean Stadium Sunday afternoon. (Read More)
Complete League Washout
5/20/2018 - All games were rained out today and will be made up on the last day of the regular season, Aug 5th, as part of a same-team doubleheader. With no games scheduled next week because of Memorial Day, play resumes June 3rd and will run weekly throughout the remainder of the season.
WinTie
5/6/2018 - The Thunder nipped the Tigres 3-2 in the opener, then both teams settled for a 3-3 tie in the second game, as rain halted play. (Read More)
Thunder Lose Late
4/29/2018 - It was a battle of unbeaten at Roger Dean, with a four hit 9th inning propelling the Rowdy Boyz to a come from behind win over the Thunder. The loss drops the T-Men into second place behind the Boyz in the National Division. (Read More)
5-Run 8th Fuels Comeback
4/22/2018 - The Blades Josh Rivera did his thing as he frustrated Thunder hitters, tossing seven strong innings and departing the game with what seemed to be an unsurmountable 6-2 lead. However, eager for change, the T-Men rudely welcomed the Blades relievers to the game, scoring 5 in the 8th, as they completed the comeback and then held on for their fifth win of the season. (Read More)
Thunder Sweep Marlins in Twinbill
4/15/2018 - The T-Men outscored the Marlins 31-10 in their doubleheader today at the Santaluces Sports Complex. It was the first of 3 scheduled doubleheaders this season, with upcoming battles against the Tigres and Diamondbacks slated for May and June. The wins put the team at 4-0, tied with the Rowdy Boyz atop the National Division. (Read More)
Mowrey Gets First Win
4/8/2018 - Josh Mowrey picked up his first win in a Thunder uniform Sunday afternoon, as the Thunder cruised to their second win in as many games. (Read More)
Thunder Squeak By Scores
3/25/2018 - A revamped Scores team had the lead heading into the bottom of the 9th inning, but Jorge Diaz saved the day for a rusty Thunder team, as he smashed a walk-off double to right center field, which scored the tying and winning run. (Read More)
Opening Day Is Upon Us
3/21/2018 - The 2018 Spring Season opens this Sunday, 3/25/18, with a home game at Santaluces against a hungry Scores team. Despite finishing their inaugural season with a 2-11 record, Scores management has made some adjustments and expects to have a more competitive second season. For the Thunder, an off season semi-merger with five core players from the Athletics creates a competitive roster, and will allow the team to roll out a more consistent lineup on Sundays.
Matt Sergey Joins the Sugar Land Skeeters
2/15/2018 - Recovering from foot surgery, Sergey played only a few games for the Thunder and never made an appearance on the mound. But that didn't stop the Skeeters, which play in the Freedom Division of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball (ALPB) from adding him to thier 2018 roster. Good luck Matt!
Tigres Advance, Beat Thunder 3-1
2/11/2018 - The Thunder's season ended Sunday afternoon after losing to the Los Tigres in a close game at Santaluces. It was a rematch of last year's semi-finals, when the Thunder knocked off the Tigres in extra innings. (Read More)
Regular Season Ends With Win
2/4/2018 - The Thunder finished the regular season in 2nd place in the National Division with a 10-4 record, as they ended the Red Sox hopes of a playoff birth with an 11-2 win. (Read More)
Thunder Split Doubleheader
1/28/2018 - The Thunder won their morning game against the Mets, then took one on the chin against the Beach Bums in their afternoon game at the Santaluces Sports Complex. (Read More)
Abreu & Efre 2-Hit Piranha
1/21/2018 - Erick Abreu struck out 12 over seven innings, and Jimmy Efre tossed a pair of clean innings to finish the game, as the Thunder climbed to 8-3 on the fall season. (Read More)
Big Hit Missing For Thunder
1/14/2018 - Rowdy Boyz RHP Luis Gonzalez escaped bases loaded twice as the Thunder were unable to do much against the soft tossing veteran, as he stranded seven Thunder baserunners Sunday morning at the Santaluces Sports Complex. (Read More)
Thunder Run-Rule Mets
1/7/2018 - Roy Nino and Ivany Valdes combined efforts as they shut out the Mets, allowing only two hits as the Thunder improved to 7-2 on the fall season. (Read More)
Tigres Nip Thunder in 10th
12/17/2017 - The Tigres rallied from a 5-2 deficit and scored the winning run in the bottom of the 10th inning when Chase Compton was hit by a pitch with the bases loaded. (Read More)
Next Man Up
12/10/2017 - Ivany Valdes took the mound Sunday morning and unexpectedly tossed 7 2/3 innings to pick up his first win of the season. (Read More)
Thunder Cruise Past Scores
12/3/2017 - The Thunder banged out 15 hits against the first year Scores team to improve to 5-1. (Read More)
Pumpkin-Pie-Coma Costs Thunder
11/26/2017 - Hungover from the Thanksgiving holiday, the Thunder were blanked Sunday morning at West Boynton Park. (Read More)
Abreu Hurls Complete Game Shutout
11/19/2017 - The Thunder improved to 4-0 as they blanked the Sugar Kings Sunday afternoon at Roger Dean Stadium. (Read More)
Abreu Strikes Out 10 in Thunder Win
11/12/2017 - The rain held off long enough as the Thunder beat the Young Bucks at Roger Dean Stadium Sunday morning to improve to 3-0. (Read More)
Garceau MVP of NABA Florida World Series Championship Game
11/5/2017 - Four players from the Thunder, as well as players from other league teams, joined forces with the Red Sox to bring home a championship in the 28 Division of the NABA Florida World Series, which was played Nov 2 through Nov 5th at Roger Dean Stadium. Greg Nicholson, Roy Nino, Erick Abreu and Shaun Garceau were late additions to the roster, but each played big roles as the Red Sox went 4-1 during pool play, then 2-0 in the playoffs. Shaun Garceau picked up the win in the championship game, and was named MVP of the game.
Rowdy Boyz Game Postponed
10/29/2017 - Rain washed away a morning game against the Rowdy Boyz. The league has off 11/5 for the NABA Florida World Series, but resumes action on 11/12.
Fateful 8th Inning Costs Athletics
10/22/2017 - With the A's leading 3-2 in the eighth inning, the wheels came flying off as the Thunder scored 5 runs without registering a hit in the inning. (Read More)
Thunder Handle Blades in Fall Opener
10/15/2017 - In a morning game at Santaluces, the Thunder knocked off the American League Champion Cuban Blades in their season opener. (Read More)
Fall Season Opens 10/15
10/12/2017 - Opening day for the Thunder's 14-game fall season is set for 10/15, with a morning game against last season's American League Champions, the Cuban Blades. The fall season will be the Thunder's 28th season in the league.
Bums Nip Thunder For Championship
9/17/2017 - The Cinderella story came to a painful end Sunday morning as the Bums won the game with a walk-off flare down the right field line. Read More
Thunder Win Both Playoff Games, Advance To Championship Game
8/27/2017 - The Thunder knocked off the 4th and 1st Seed to advance to the Championship Game on September 10 against the Beach Bums. Read more
Regular Season Ends With Complete Washout, League Expands Playoffs
8/20/2017 - Mother Nature did the Thunder a solid today, as the team sneaks in as the 5th seed after the league expanded the playoffs due to multiple games being postponed throughout a very rainy season. A new playoff schedule will be announced soon.
Errors May Cost Thunder Playoff Spot
8/13/2017 - The Thunder lost both games of their doubleheader today thanks to 12 errors, as all 9 runs scored against them on the day were unearned. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Improve to 8-7
8/6/2017 - The Thunder scored in every inning but one Sunday morning at Roger Dean Stadium, as they beat the Cerveceros to climb a game over .500. Read More
Thunder Sweep A's, Back To .500
7/23/2017 - Battling for a playoff spot, the Thunder helped themselves by beating the Athletics twice today at the Santaluces Sports Complex in Lantana, FL. Read More
D'Backs Score Late, Nip Thunder
7/16/2017 - Things went terribly wrong for the Thunder in the top of the 9th inning. RHP Jorge Diaz hurt himself after two pitches, then the Diamondbacks scored 3 runs to erase a 5-3 lead. Read More
Thunder Split Doubleheader
7/9/2017 - The team lost their morning game against the Tigres, but beat the Pirates in their afternoon game for a much needed win. Read More | Game Photos
Pitching Wins
7/2/2017 - The Red Sox pitching staff stifled Thunder hitters today as the team managed only 7 hits through eight innings, and fell from the 3rd seed to the 6th with the loss. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Battle But Fall Short
6/25/2017 - The Thunder tied the game in the top of the 9th, but lost the lead and the game in the bottom half of the inning. Read More
Newcomers Help Take Down Mets
6/11/2017 - The Thunder banged out 17 hits today, and lefty Chris Kirk picked up his first win of the season, as the team improved to 4-3 on the young season. Read More | Game Photos
Congratulations Eric and Chris!
6/11/2017 - Bangs out four hits in Thunder's win over the Mets. Read League Newsletter
6/11/2017 - Impressive league debut earns pitching win - clubs HR to aid cause. Read League Newsletter
Jake, Jake from State Farm
5/21/2017 - The Thunder evened their record at 3-3 this morning at Santaluces, with a 15-8 win over the Banditos. Read More
Sugar Kings Double-Up Thunder
5/7/2017 - The Thunder were unable to climb out of an early 6-1 hole, and lost to the Sugar Kings 8-4 Sunday afternoon at the Santaluces Sports Complex. Read More
Tigres Beat Thunder
4/30/2017 - The Thunder stayed within striking distance, trailing 7-4 headed into the 9th. But the Tigres scored six in the top of the frame, shutting the door on a last inning Thunder comeback. Read More | Game Photos
Doubleheader Washed Out
4/23/2017 - All league games were washed out today and will be rescheduled for May 28, 2017. Next up, an afternoon battle against the undefeated Tigres next Sunday at the Santaluces Sports Complex.
18-Hit-Attack Propels Thunder Past Red Sox
4/9/2017 - The Thunder offense showed up at Santaluces today, as the team improved to 2-1 with a win over a solid Red Sox team. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Lifeless, Lose to Mets
4/2/2017 - The Thunder dropped to 1-1 with an uninspiring effort against the Mets today at the Santaluces Sports Complex. Read More
Thunder Win Opener, Run-Rule Cerveceros
3/26/2017 - The Thunder scored 5 times in the first inning and never looked back, as they won their opener 19-2 in seven innings. Read More
Opening Day Quickly Approaches
3/21/2017 - The 27th season of the South Florida Thunder begins this Sunday, March 26, against the newly formed Cerveceros. The game will be played at the Santaluces Sports Complex, with first pitch at 9:30 AM.
Thunder 2.0
12/17/2016 - The South Florida Thunder will resume operations this spring as manager Mike Soulen has returned to the area. The newest version of the team will consist of many Thunder veterans and talented newcomers, forming what should be a competitive club for the spring season, which opens March 2017.
Forfeit Ends Lackluster Season
02/07/2016 - The Thunder were unable to field enough players for their final season match-up against the Mets.
The season mercifully came to an end this past Sunday as the Thunder forfeited to the Mets, 9-0. The forfeit gave the Thunder a final record of 3-10, a complete turnaround from the previous season's 11-7-1 record which saw the Thunder lose in the second game of a doubleheader playoff game against these same Mets.
Thank you to those that were committed, and to Eric Morales who valiantly tried to keep the club alive after Mike Soulen's departure to Texas.
Thunder Handle Cyclones
01/31/2016 - The Thunder got a much needed win to snap a 6 game losing streak. The pitching combined to allow 4 hits and 2 runs and the offense finally contributed with 14 hits and 12 runs. Read More
Congratulations Chris!
01/24/2016 - Collects six hits including three doubles, 2 runs scored and 2 RBI's in doubleheader. Read League Newsletter
Mets Pull Away Late Against Thunder
01/24/2016 - This game was closer than the final box score shows. With the score tied for most of the game and holding on to a 6-4 lead, the Mets scored 5 in the top of the ninth to pull away to an 11-4 win. Read More
Senators dominate Thunder
01/24/2016 - Walks and timely hitting propel the Senators to an 11-2 victory over the Thunder. Read More
Manatees Run Rule Thunder
01/03/2016 - This one didn't last long as the Manatees run ruled the Thunder in 5 innings. This was an inter-league showdown as the Manatees play in the higher AAA division. The Thunder offense once again managed to only get 3 hits while scoring 1 run. Read More
Blades Offense Comes Out Swinging
12/20/2015 - The Blades offense wasted no time with their offensive attack by getting a lead early and not letting on. Meanwhile the Thunder offense continues to be stagnant with only 2 runs scored and 5 hits. Read More
Thunder Lose Another Close One
12/13/2015 - Tony Sergio made his pitching return after battling a nagging back injury but the story of the season continues as the offense & defense continue to struggle.Read More
Errors Doom Thunder Against Royals
11/29/2015 - Errors to start the first and 5th innings lead to 2 run rallies in each inning. Will Laughlin threw a complete game allowing 5H and 0 ER.Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Avenge Loss to Blades
11/15/2015 - Pitchers Will Laughlin and Pat Prescott combine to shutout the Blades 2-0 Sunday morning in Delray, Florida. Read More | Game Photos
Congratulations Will!
11/15/2015 - Throws six scoreless innings against the Blades to earn his first win of the season. Read League Newsletter
Thunder Lose Late Lead
11/1/2015 - Another great performance by Will Laughlin goes to waste as Thunder lose 4-1 8th inning lead. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Offense Comes Up Short
10/25/2015 - The Thunder offense came up just a bit short despite out-hitting the Beach Bums during Sunday's 8-6 loss. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Beat Cyclones
10/18/2015 - Effective pitching and a big day at the plate for the Thunder offense with 8 late runs help put the game away Sunday morning against the Cyclones. Read More | Game Photos
Congratulations Eric!
10/18/2015 - Strikes out nine in complete nine inning game. Read League Newsletter
Thunder Lose Season Opener
10/11/2015 - Despite a big day at the dish from Luis Martinez, who finished 2-3, South Florida Thunder lost 15-7 to the Mets at Santaluces on Sunday. Read More | Game Photos
Soulen Steps Down As Manager
9/25/2015 - Thank you Mike for your hard work and dedication. We wish you the best of luck in your future endeavors. Read More
Thunder Ousted in Division Final
8/23/2015 - The team won their semi-final game in 12 innings Sunday morning but ran out of steam in their afternoon game against the Mets. Read More | Game Photos
Wash Out
8/16/2015 - Today's game against Team USA was rained out. Playoffs start next Sunday morning as the Thunder face a hot Sugar Kings team in the division semifinal. Winning team will play the division final in the afternoon.
Thunder Limping Toward Playoffs
8/9/2015 - The Sugar Kings made quick work of the Thunder Sunday afternoon, beating them 11-2 at the Santaluces Sports Complex in Lantana, FL. Read More | Game Photos
Sergio Tosses Complete Game, Thunder Win
8/2/2015 - The Thunder won a close one this morning at the Santaluces Sports Complex in Lantana, edging the Glory Days 3-1. Read More | Game Photos
Timely Hitting Eludes Thunder
7/26/2015 - A couple weeks ago the Islanders beat the Thunder thanks to a big 5th inning. History repeated itself today when the Islanders put up 3 runs in the 5th to take a 4-0 lead, and cruised to a 5-2 win. Read More
Congratulations Eric!
7/19/2015 -Collects six hits and drives in two runs for the day as Thunder splits two games.
Thunder Split Twinbill
7/19/2015 - The Orioles beat up the Thunder in the first game of their doubleheader, but the team gathered themselves and took down the division rival Mets in the afternoon game to remain in second place. Read More | Game Photos
Dreadful 5th Inning Costs Thunder
7/12/2015 - The Islanders brought their sticks to the field and outhit the Thunder 14-7, to include a six-hit fifth inning where they scored six runs. Read More | Game Photos
Wash Out
6/28/2015 - Today's afternoon game against the Orioles was rained out. The team has off next Sunday for the holiday weekend then resumes action on July 12th against the Islanders.
Thunder Lose Another Close One
6/21/2015 - The Thunder tried to rally in the 9th inning but they couldn't overcome six errors and 7 men stranded in scoring position, as the Blades dealt the team their 3rd loss of the season. Read More | Game Photos
Sox Nip Thunder 2-1
6/14/2015 - The Thunder offense sputtered a bit again, collecting only 5 hits, as the "game of the week" between division leaders went to the American League leading Red Sox. Read More | Game Photos
Congratulations Austin!
6/7/2015 - No earned runs and 10 strikeouts to run his record to 2-0 for the season.
Thunder Back On Track, Beat Cyclones
6/7/2015 - A focused, yet relaxed Thunder team quietly took care of business and remained a top their division, holding a one game lead over the Mets, as they downed the Cyclones today 6-2. Read More | Game Photos
Reds Hand Thunder First Loss
5/31/2015 - A lethargic Thunder squad lost their first game of the season today in the morning game at Dave Manzo Field in Lake Worth, FL. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Handle Athletics
5/17/2015 - After a week off for Mother's Day, the Thunder came out swinging against the Athletics and put up 7 runs in the first two innings and never looked back as they won 10-4. Read More | Game Photos
Congratulations to the new parents!
5/29/2015 – Congratulations to Thunder outfielder BJ Smith and his wife Maura on the birth of their baby boy. The baby was born a healthy 9 lbs 12 oz.
Thunder Sweeps Twinbill from Team USA
5/3/2015 - The Thunder outscored Team USA 45 to 4 today in a doubleheader at Field #5 at Roger Dean Stadium today. Read More | Game Photos
Congratulations Greg!
5/3/2015 - Goes seven for nine with five runs batted in doubleheader to earn League Player of the Week (AA).
Congratulations Tony!
5/3/2015 - Throws two hitter to go 5-0 for the season to earn League Pitcher of the Week (AA).
9-Run Sixth Inning Saves Thunder
4/26/2015 - The Cyclones were in complete control through the first five innings, but their 5-0 lead was erased when the Thunder scored 9 in the bottom of the sixth. Read More | Game Photos
Sergio Wins Twice, Thunder Sweep Cyclones
4/19/2015 - Tony Sergio pitched 3 innings in the first game and 3 1/3 innings in the second game and earned a win in both games as the Thunder improved to 4-0-1 on the season. Sergio was also 4 for 5 on the day with an RBI. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Finish Strong, Beat Islanders
4/12/2015 - The Thunder offense scored six times over the last two innings to earn their second win of the season, which was a total team effort. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Run-Rule Sugar Kings
3/22/2015 - The Thunder jumped out to a 6-1 lead after two and never looked back as they run-ruled the Sugar Kings after 7 innings in a morning game at the Santaluces Sports Complex. Read More | Game Photos
Time Limit Expires, Thunder Tie
3/22/2015 - The Thunder fell behind early but clawed their way back into the game, scoring the tying run in the top of the 9th, then held the Mets scoreless in the bottom of the inning as time expired. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Flat, Bounced From Playoffs
1/25/2015 - The Athletics offense was in high gear from the very start of the today's quarterfinal match-up, scoring early and often as they throttled the Thunder and bounced them from the playoffs. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Win Final Two Games
1/18/2015 - The Thunder were awarded 9-0 and 7-0 forfeit wins Sunday due to the Hurricanes folding earlier in the season. The team will battle the top seeded Athletics Sunday morning in the quarterfinals at the Santaluces Sports Complex in Lantana, FL.
Thunder Run-Rule Rough Riders
1/11/2015 - Will Laughlin tossed a 5-inning no hitter, and the offense banged out 12 hits to shut out the Rough Riders 17-0 Sunday afternoon. Read More | Game Photos
Red Sox Pound Thunder
1/4/2015 - The Red Sox out-slugged the Thunder today at a windy Bert Winters Park, as the Sox remained a game back of the Marlins for the top seed in the South Division. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Fry Marlins
12/21/2014 - Hitting was contagious Sunday afternoon, as the Thunder banged out 15 hits to hand the Marlins their first loss of the season. Read More | Game Photos
Congratulations Tony!
12/14/2014 - Strong seven inning outing with nine strikeouts in Thunder win over Islanders earns Tony League Pitcher of the Week (AA).
Thunder Beat Islanders, Secure Playoff Spot
12/14/2014 - Despite missing three players and having their manager play first base, the Thunder handed the Islanders their 9th loss of the season and secured the final playoff position in the South Division. Read More | Game Photos
Close Game Gets Away From Thunder
11/30/2014 - On a windy day at Little Fenway in Delray Beach, it was a tight one through six but the Red Sox scored 8 runs over the last three innings to pull away for their sixth win. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Rally But Fall Short in 9th
11/23/2014 - The Reds came ready to play and jumped out to a 6-0 lead after five. The Thunder crawled their way back into the game, tying it with 4 in the 9th, but lost when the Reds pushed one across in the bottom of the inning. Read More | Game Photos
Pitching + Defense + 2-Run Bomb = Win
11/16/2014 - Infielder Reol Alvarez smashed a 2-Run Home Run deep over the Little Fenway Monster in the 8th inning to give the Thunder the edge they needed to knock off the undefeated Leones in Delray Beach Sunday morning. Read More | Game Photos
Mike Alfinez Tosses 8 Strong, Thunder Withstand Shaky 9th For Third Win
11/2/2014 - LHP Mike Alfinez (1 R) struck out 8 and scattered nine hits over eight innings as the Thunder improved to 3-1 on the Fall Season. Read More
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Thunder Lose Tightly Contested Game
10/26/2014 - The A's and Thunder battled today as the teams combined for 31 hits, but the Athletics pulled away with a 3-run ninth inning as they handed the Thunder their first loss of the fall season 6-10. Read More | Game Photos | Game Videos
Thunder Offense Carries Team To 2-0 Start
10/19/2014 – Strong hitting continued as the Thunder banged out 17 hits against veteran Jesus Ferrer, as the team won their second straight Sunday afternoon at Santaluces Sports Complex. Read More | Game Photos
Sergio Sharp In Return, Thunder Run-Rule Team USA to Win Opener
10/12/2014 – RHP Tony Sergio (back) looked sharp in his return to the team as the Thunder won an easy one over first year club Team USA Sunday morning. Read More | Game Photos
Congratulations to the new parents!
8/26/2014 – Congratulations to Thunder infielder Rudy Plasencia and his wife Irene on the birth of their baby girl Gloria Mia. The baby was born a healthy 7.2lbs and 18.5in.
Thunder Lose Heartbreaker - Offseason Begins
8/24/2014 – After winning the South Division Quarterfinals game 6-1 over the Marlins, the Thunder gave up 5 runs in the bottom of the 9th inning to lose the South Division Semifinals game against the Orioles. Read More | Game Photos
Reds Nip Thunder In Final Regular Season Game
8/17/2014 – The Thunder dropped one game below .500 but luckily find themselves eligible for the playoffs next Sunday at the Santaluces Sports Complex in Lantana, FL. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Tame Rough Riders
8/10/2014 – The Thunder reached the .500 mark with a relatively easy win against the Rough Riders Sunday morning at Roger Dean Stadium, Cardinals Field 2 in Jupiter, Florida. Read More | Game Photos
Help Added At Playoff Eligible Deadline
8/9/2014 – RHP Paul Chasse and RHP Will Laughlin recently joined the Thunder to help bolster the pitching staff after Tony Sergio was forced to the DL due to back problems. The Thunder made another move before the deadline, acquiring lefty Mike Alfinez who will help solidify the pitching staff throughout the playoffs. The added arms are necessary as the Thunder would need to win a doubleheader in order to advance to the Championship game. Additionally, the team added OF Matt Rankin and C Anthony Terrazi for added flexibility with their roster.
Thunder Make Playoffs
8/5/2014 – Due to recent rain-outs and the fact there are only two weeks left of the season - the league has decided to cancel rained-out games and expand the playoffs in the AA division to twelve teams, adding two more in each division, which will have six teams each. The top two finishers will draw a quarterfinal round bye in both the AA North and AA South, with the remaining four in each division playing quarterfinal games. Additional, those teams who had games rained out on August 3, the last day new players would be eligible for playoffs, are allowed to add players on August 10.
Thunder Lose Twin Bill
7/27/2014 – Playoff chances are fading quickly for the Thunder as they lost both games of their twin bill at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, FL. The team will need to win out and get some help if want to see post season action. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Hold Off Sox
7/13/2014 – The Thunder led 10-4 through the first 7 innings, but 5 errors over the last two innings allowed the Sox to make this one appear closer than it really was. Read More | Game Photos
Thunder Squeak By Rough Riders
6/29/2014 – The Thunder came back to beat the Rough Riders 9-5 in a bizarre day on the diamond. Read More | Game Photos
Padres Nip Thunder
6/22/2014 – Darkness halted this late afternoon game after six innings at Dave Manzo Field as Padres won it on a throwing error with the bases loaded, two outs, scoring two runs in the bottom of the 6th inning. Read More
Habana Sugar Kings Clobber Thunder
6/1/2014 – The tides were turned in the second game of the two-team doubleheader though, as the high of the team's morning win quickly disappeared as the Habana Sugar Kings banged out fifteen hits and scored eleven runs in the first three innings to dominate the Thunder. Read More
Thunder Trash Marlins
6/1/2014 – The first three innings sealed the fate for the visiting Marlins as their 6 errors combined with 11 Thunder hits provided eleven runs to be scored, which the Marlins were never able to overcome. Read More
No-Quit Thunder Beat Orioles
5/18/2014 – The Thunder scored three runs in the 9th and held off the Orioles in the bottom half of the inning to win their fourth game of the season. Read More
Thunder Lose Twice
5/4/2014 – The Thunder lost a close one in the morning game of their doubleheader, then committed 9 errors in their second game handing a victory to the Reds on a silver platter. Read More
Thunder Offense Missing In Action
4/27/2014 – The Thunder offense wasn't able to solve Marlins pitcher Alex Williams until the 7th inning, but by that time it was too late. Read More
Thunder Sweep Doubleheader
4/13/2014 – The Thunder offense came alive as they run-ruled the Sugar Kings in the morning then beat the Dodgers in the afternoon game in Lantana, FL. Read More
Thunder Beat Mets, Register First Win
4/6/2014 – It was a seesaw battle through six innings, but the Thunder offense scored five runs over the last three innings and picked up their first win of the season. Read More
Thunder Tie Red Sox
3/30/2014 – On cruise control through seven innings, the Thunder appeared set to win their first game of the season until the wheels came flying off in the 8th inning. Read More
Thunder Lose Opener
3/23/2014 – Despite striking out 15 hitters and giving up only 4 hits, the Thunder lost their home opener against the Orioles Sunday at the Santaluces Athletic Complex in Lantana, FL. Read More
Thunder Gear Up for New Season
2/21/2014 – Opening Day for the 2014 spring season is slated for March 23rd. The Thunder will be returning to the 18AA division where they played in the championship game two seasons ago.
Thunder Season Ends Early
1/12/2014 – Today’s forfeit against the Beach Bums, the third this season, puts an end to what was probably the worst season in Thunder history. Read More
Thunder Mauled at Little Fenway
1/5/2014 – The Los Tigres scored 9 runs in the first and never looked back as they scored an easy 16-0 win against a struggling Thunder squad. Read More
Senators Rally in 9th, Top Thunder
12/22/2013 – The Senators scored twice in the bottom of the 9th to steal one from the Thunder Sunday morning at Little Fenway in Delray Beach, FL. Read More
Thunder Forfeit
12/15/2013 – With multiple players out of town and back-up players unavailable, the Thunder had to forfeit for the second time this season.
Americans top Nationals in Fall 2013 AAA All Star
12/11/2013 – What a great game baseball is. Something you may never have seen before ALWAYS seems to happen. It did on December 11 at Dyer Park in Riviera Beach. Read More
Thunder Win, Playoffs Still Within Reach
12/08/2013 – Solid defense, timely hitting and quality pitching all came together at West Boynton Park Sunday morning as the Thunder kept their playoff hopes alive with a win against a solid Senators team. Read More
Thunder All Star Selection
12/08/2013 – This season’s All Star game will be played Wednesday, December 11, 2013 - 7:00 PM at Dyer Park in Riviera Beach, FL. Player allotments were announced and the Thunder will be sending three players. Nominated players were Eric Morales (3B), John Dolan (OF/P) and BJ Smith (OF).
Thunder Split Doubleheader
12/01/2013 – Adam Coughlin pitched a complete game to lead the Thunder to their first win of the season but the offense was held to three hits as the Bandits took the second game. Read More
Thunder Shut Out Second Week In a Row
11/24/2013 – The Thunder offense was missing in action again as the Beach Bums rolled to an easy 12-0 victory Sunday morning at Dyer Park. Read More
Thunder Losing Streak Continues
11/17/2013 – The Thunder lost another two-run game against the defending league champions to remain winless on the season. Read More
Thunder Fall to 0-4
11/10/2013 – Timely hitting and costly errors plagued the Thunder as they fell to 0-4 on the season. Read More
Thunder Forfeit
10/27/2013 – The Thunder came up shorthanded as six players couldn’t make the game today, giving the Senators an easy forfeit win.
Thunder Strand Small Tribe On Bases, Fall To Beach Bums
10/20/2013 – Ten hits weren’t enough as the Thunder fell to the Beach Bums Sunday afternoon to drop to 0-2 on the fall season. Read More
Thunder Lose Opener to League Champion Los Tigres
10/13/2013 – The Thunder battled but lost their season opener against the Los Tigres Sunday afternoon at Santaluces Sports Complex in Lantana, FL. Read More
10/2/2013 – Opening Day For The Fall Season Slated for October 13th
10/1/2013 – Thunder Return to AAA Division. After a successful return to the league and a strong season in the AA division, the Thunder will return to the AAA division for the fall season.
9/8/2013 – Nine innings weren’t enough to crown a champion Sunday morning as it took 3 extra frames for the Gators to beat the Thunder 2-1 in a pitcher’s duel at the Santaluces Athletic Complex in Lantana, FL. Read More
8/25/2013 - The Thunder beat the Leones 7-1 and then the Nationals 14-2 on Sunday to advance to the league championship game on September 8th against the Gators at the Santaluces Athletic Complex in Lantana, Florida. Read More
8/18/2013 - Thunder clinch division. The Thunder beat the Gators to clinch the division Sunday morning at the practice fields at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter, Florida. In the second game of the day, a seven inning make-up game, twelve hits weren’t enough as the Thunder fell to the Dodgers. Read More
8/11/2013 - The Thunder came up on the wrong side of a one-run game again as the team lost another shortened game by a score of 8-7, in a brutally hot Sunday morning game at Santaluces Sports Complex in Lantana, FL. Read More
8/4/2013 - Thunder split doubleheader. Read More
7/28/2013 - The distant rumbling of thunder wasn’t the sign of good fortune the Thunder had hoped for as the skies opened up and washed away their one-run third inning lead Sunday morning against the Nationals at Little Fenway in Delray Beach, FL. The cancellation marked the fifth rain-out of the season and the game will not be made up due to scheduling and field availability issues.
7/21/2013 - The Expos came to play and took an early 7-4 lead which was fueled by defensive mishaps and timely hitting. But the Thunder weathered the storm, regrouped defensively, banged out 16 hits and scored nine runs over the last four innings to earn their 12th win of the season. Read More
7/14/2013 - With an all day rain on Saturday and a 60-70% chance of more rain on Sunday, the league decided to postpone all ten games schedule for July 14. A decision on rescheduling games will be made later this week.
7/7/2013 - The Thunder suffered their first loss of the season against the Hitmen at Dyer Park in Riviera Beach, FL. Read More
6/30/2013 - It was the Jimmy Efre show again in the morning game at Dave Manzo Field at Dick Brown Park in Lake Worth, FL. Read More
6/23/2013 - The game against the Leones was postponed due to wet grounds at West Boynton Park in Lake Worth.
6/16/2013 -Jimmy Efre (2-0) fired a 2-hit complete game and the Thunder offense banged out 13 hits as the team began the second half of the season with a victory over the Hitmen at Little Fenway in Delray Beach, FL. Read More
6/12/2013 - The North squad, led by the division leading Thunder, came to the All Star game Wednesday, June 12 with a severe shortage of pitching and it showed as the South team, headed up by the Gators, who also are division leaders, scored a 14-2 romp at Dyer Park in Riviera Beach. Read More
6/9/2013 - Tropical storm Andrea leaves Santaluces field underwater forcing the postponement of the entire schedule on Sunday, June 9. All ten games will be rescheduled for August 11, extending the spring season one week, and pushing playoffs back to August 18 and championship games back to August 25.
6/3/2013 - This season’s All Star game will be played Wednesday, June 12, 2013 - 7:00 PM at Dyer Park in Riviera Beach, FL. Player allotments were announced and the Thunder will be sending five players. Nominated players were Eric Morales (3B), Steve Arnold (LF), Louie Napoleon (SS), Rudy Plasencia (2B) and Jeff Tomlinson (LHP/1B/OF). Jeff Tomlinson will be out of town so backstop Jason Russianoff has been named his replacement.
6/2/2013 - The Thunder were awarded a 9-0 win today when the Angels were unable to field a team, bringing the Thunder to 9-0-1 at the midway point of the season.
5/24/2013 - NABA Player of the Week Jeff Tomlinson - JT cops third Pitcher of the Week award; seven shutout innings + two hits, two RBIs.
5/19/2013 - The Thunder improved to 8-0-1 after shutting out the Expos in a morning game at Seminole Palms Park earlier today. Read more
5/5/2013 - Thunder Sweep Orioles in Doubleheader. Read more
4/28/2013 - Despite banging out 15 hits the Thunder were unable to shake the Nationals as they played to a 7-7 tie this past Sunday at Santaluces. Read more
4/21/2013 - Thunder sweeps twinbill from Sugar Kings. Read more
4/14/2013 - Lefty Jeff Tomlinson tossed a 7-hit complete game to earn his second win of the year at Roger Dean as the Thunder remained undefeated early in the 2013 spring season. Read more
4/7/2013 - It was a pitcher’s duel today between veteran Jesus Ferrer (Leones) and lefty Ethan Root in the afternoon game at Santaluces Park in Lantana, FL. Read more
3/24/2013 - Lefty Jeff Tomlinson, in midseason form, struck out 17 batters in eight innings, as the Thunder beat out the Angels at Seminole Palms Park. Read more
2/7/2013 - Spring Season to Open March 18.
All Stats
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Hits | 20 |
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OPS | 0.985 |
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Avg | .385 |
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RBI | 13 |
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HR | 1 |
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SB | 7 |
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Wins | 4 |
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Saves | 1 |
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ERA | 0.42 |
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K | 53 |
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K/G | 11.01 |
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WHIP | 0.83 |
TEAM | W | L | T | GB | RF | RA |
Marlins | 10 | 1 | 1 | -- | 101 | 42 |
Red Sox | 10 | 2 | 1 | .5 | 101 | 52 |
Nationals | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1.5 | 101 | 49 |
Beach Bums | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1.5 | 100 | 32 |
Thunder | 9 | 3 | 1 | 1.5 | 89 | 67 |
Gators | 8 | 4 | 1 | 2.5 | 89 | 47 |
Hurricanes | 8 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 114 | 75 |
D'Backs | 7 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 111 | 80 |
Tribe | 6 | 6 | 2 | 4.5 | 104 | 126 |
Sluggers | 5 | 7 | 1 | 5.5 | 105 | 99 |
Angels | 6 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 82 | 97 |
Flamingos | 5 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 79 | 117 |
Sugar Kings | 3 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 61 | 111 |
Mets | 2 | 10 | 0 | 8.5 | 56 | 137 |
Panthers | 2 | 11 | 0 | 9 | 64 | 125 |
Heat | 0 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 61 | 162 |







