The Mariners were able to defeat the Danville Braves 8-7 Monday night at Historic Calfee Park. The victory gave Pulaski their 20^th win of the season placing them in 8^th place in the Appalachian League.

Despite giving up three runs to the Braves in the first inning, M’s starter Charles Kaalekahi (4-3) was able to settle down and ultimately notch his fourth win of the year.

Danville’s catcher Josh Elander was the driving force behind the Braves offense as he went 2-3 with two homeruns and three RBI’s. Pulaski was able to outhit the Braves 12 to 9 even though they managed to strand seven runners compared to the Braves four runners left on.

Dario Pizzano (3-5, 2B, RBI) Jabari Henry (2-4, HR (5), 2RBI), Phillips Castillo (2-4, HR, 2R, RBI), and Martin Peguero (2-5) all had multi-hit nights for Pulaski.

The Mariners will take on the Braves again tomorrow (8/14), 7 p.m., for the second game of a three game series. And don’t forget that tomorrow is also “K9’s at Calfee”; enjoy the game with your dog for a minimal fee of $2 (Dogs must have updated shots and be on a leash for duration of game). The proceeds from the $2 fees will go to the Human Society!