Boughton's Homer Helps Break Cold Snap for Ballers in Saturday Win over Fireflies

June 27, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, NC -The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers snapped their four-game skid with an electrifying, 4-1, win in front of a packed house at Atrium Health Ballpark Saturday night. RHP Caedmon Parker pieced together a nice start, going five innings and only allowing one run on a solo home run. Parker allowed just three base hits and struck out three Fireflies. RHP Ryan Schiefer (W, 2-1) earned his second win with two scoreless innings featuring two strikeouts. LHP Jordan Morales worked a scoreless ... Full Story

Kannapolis Shut out by Columbia in Princess Night Defeat Friday

June 26, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers were dealt a shutout in their fourth consecutive defeat to the Columbia Fireflies on Friday night, 5-0. RHP Gabriel Rodriguez (L, 2-1) had a rough outing after a wonderful start to the month of June. Rodriguez went four innings, allowing five runs on eight hits, while striking out two Fireflies. RHP Blaine Wynk hurled a scoreless three frames, giving up three hits, walking one and striking out three batters. RHP Carlton Perkins tossed a scorele... Full Story

Ballers Bats Fall Cold in Third Loss of Series to Columbia Thursday

June 25, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers only mustered three hits, falling in their third straight game to the Columbia Fireflies Thursday night, 7-3. RHP Truman Pauley (L, 1-7) was dealt the loss in his 14th start of the season. Pauley hurled five innings, allowing six hits, three runs, two earned, two walks and six strikeouts. RHP Anthony Patterson followed him up with three innings of work, giving up three runs on three hits, walking two and punching out a trio of Fireflies. RHP Je... Full Story

Late Push of Offense Falls Just Short in Ballers 4-3 Loss to Fireflies Tuesday

June 23, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers fell in their series opener, 4-3, to the Columbia Fireflies despite a ninth inning rally that provided all the scoring for the home squad. RHP Gabe Tanner (L, 0-1) made his first start at home and was dealt the loss over five innings of work. Tanner allowed six hits, four runs, two walks and struck out three Fireflies. RHP Daniel Wright ended up as the first arm out of the bullpen, tossing two scoreless frames with three strikeouts as well. RHP... Full Story

• Late Push of Offense Falls Just Short in Ballers 4-3 Loss to Fireflies Tuesday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 23
• Boughton Brings Home Carolina League Player of the Week for June 15-21 - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 22
• Ballers Outhit FredNats in 10-3 Loss Saturday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 13
• Errors Bite Kannapolis in 12-4 Defeat to Nationals at Home Friday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 12
• Offense Unleashes Outburst for Cannon Ballers in 15-2 Win over Fredericksburg - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 11
• Pitching Duel Nets Ballers No Runs in Series Opener Loss to Nationals - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 9
• Cannon Ballers to Host July 4th Extravaganza at Atrium Health Ballpark - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 3
• Eikhoff's Masterful Performance Guides Ballers Back to Win Column Saturday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 30
• Augusta's Early Offense Torments Kannapolis in 8-1 Loss in Towel City - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 29
• Runners Left on Doom Kannapolis in Second Loss of Series to Augusta - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 28
• Augusta Spoils Kannapolis Win Streak with Late Offense Wednesday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 28
• Ballers Offense Does Just Enough in 3-1 Series Opening Win over Augusta Tuesday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 26
• Kannapolis Seals Comeback Late for Fifth Win of Series over Myrtle Beach - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 23
• Three-Run Sixth Lifts Ballers over Pelicans to Clinch Series Win Friday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 22
• Mogollon's Home Run Powers Kannapolis to Third Win of Week over Myrtle Beach - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 21
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July 8	CarL	Kannapolis at Delmarva	7:05 p.m.
July 7	CarL	Kannapolis at Delmarva	7:05 p.m.
July 5	CarL	Kannapolis 5 at Wilson 3	Final
July 4	CarL	Kannapolis 1 at Wilson 6	Final
July 3	CarL	Kannapolis 7 at Wilson 1	Final
July 2	CarL	Kannapolis 12 at Wilson 6	Final
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• Morales dominant as Crawdads defeat Howlers 7-4 - CarL Kannapolis Independent Tribune (June 27)
• Cannon Ballers host July 4 celebration, concert, fireworks - CarL Kannapolis Independent Tribune (June 25)
• Minor league baseball: Cannon Baller honored - CarL Salisbury Post (June 23)
• Area Sports: McIntyre to L-R, GARS at Sapona, Kepley hot | Salisbury Post - CarL Salisbury Post (June 13)
• Crawdads toss no-hitter at L.P Frans in Catawba County - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 8)
• Crawdads split home series with Kannapolis - CarL Hickory Daily Record (June 8)
• Crawdads edged 4-3 by Kannapolis after late home run - CarL Kannapolis Independent Tribune (June 7)
• Crawdads pitchers combine for no-hitter vs. Kannapolis - CarL Kannapolis Independent Tribune (June 7)
• Charleston RiverDogs fall to Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 9-3 - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 18)
• Charleston RiverDogs walk off with win over Kannapolis - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 17)
• Charleston RiverDogs drop third straight with loss at home - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 16)
• Charleston RiverDogs lose to Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 6-1 - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 15)
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