River Turtles lose first game

The Pulaski River Turtles lost their first game of the young Appalachian League season Saturday, falling to the Bluefield Ridge Runners 12-11.

The River Turtles entered the contest with a 3-0 record after beating Bluefield on Friday night in their home opener, 9-6.

Pulaski hosts Bluefield again Sunday at 5:30 to close out the three-game series.