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River Turtles Open 2026 Season with Win Streak Extended
The Pulaski River Turtles extended their win streak to three games with a 7‑3 victory over the Danville Otterbots on Friday. The team’s second inning proved decisive, highlighted by a two‑run double from Romeo Ballesteros, followed by a sac‑fly from Mike Bolton Jr. that produced a third run. First baseman Michael Groves added to the lead with an RBI single in the third, and Alec DeMartino’s fifth‑inning home run further extended the lead. Hometown pitcher Avery Mabe excelled in his Appalachian League debut, logging four innings with five strikeouts and allowing just two hits and no runs. DeMartino paced the offense finishing 2‑for‑4. The club now looks to sweep the series in the rematch against Danville.