Kannapolis Unable to Convert Chances, Fall to Shorebirds Push in 8-5 Loss Saturday

September 7, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - An eighth inning grand slam from the Delmarva Shorebirds did the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in on Saturday evening, sinking Kannapolis' win streak at four games in an, 8-5, defeat Saturday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. In what was largely a pitcher's duel early, LHP Nick Pinto impressed in his final outing of the season, tossing four shutout innings with three walks, two hits and three strikeouts. RHP Kendry Garcia allowed a pair of runs in relief, walking three with two ... Full Story

Ballers Withstand Late Push from Shorebirds to Tie Team-Record in 5-4 Win Friday

September 4, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Four Kannapolis Cannon Baller bats put up multi-hit games and the bullpen held on late despite a push from the Delmarva Shorebirds, winning, 5-4, Friday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. With their win, Kannapolis has now hit 70 wins for just the second time in their time at Atrium Health Ballpark, with the chance to hit 71 in their next two games, which would set a Cannon Ballers record. RHP Fabian Ysalla came up just shy of eligibility for the win, allowing one run on f... Full Story

Kannapolis Offense Lights up Shorebirds for 13 Runs in Third Straight Win Thursday

September 3, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Backed by a quality start, a three-pitcher shutout and 13 runs on 14 hits, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, playing as los Ajolotes de Kannapolis for the final time of 2026, mashed the Delmarva Shorebirds, 13-0, Thursday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. RHP Gabe Tanner pummeled the Shorebirds in his six innings of work, shutting out the visitors with three strikeouts while allowing four hits and two walks. LHP Luis Fonseca followed Tanner out of the bullpen, striking out thre... Full Story

Ballers Win to Survive Late Delmarva Push in Pauley's Career Night Wednesday

September 2, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers held on to earn their second win of the week in Wednesday's matchup with the Delmarva Shorebirds, 9-8, after the visitors put up seven runs in the ninth at Atrium Health Ballpark. RHP Truman Pauley put together yet another successful performance, striking out 11 Delmarva bats, the most any Kannapolis pitcher has struck out in a single game this season. Pauley also set a record with now 120 strikeouts on his year, making him the Cannon Ballers s... Full Story

• Ballers Win to Survive Late Delmarva Push in Pauley's Career Night Wednesday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) September 2
• Early Runs, Steady Pitching Leads Kannapolis to Series Opener Win against Shorebirds - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) September 1
• Cannon Ballers Announce 2027 Schedule - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) August 21
• Fitzwater's Home Run Makes Difference to Even Series for Ballers Friday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) August 14
• Kannapolis Surrenders Pair of Crawdad Homers in 5-3 Loss Thursday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) August 13
• Ballers Withstand Late Charge from Crawdads to Seal First Victory of Week - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) August 12
• All Bats Reach Base in 8-5 Kannapolis Win over Salem Saturday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) August 1
• Late Offense Pushes Kannapolis over RidgeYaks in 6-2 Win Friday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) July 31
• Big Fifth Inning from Salem Sinks Kannapolis in 6-2 Loss Thursday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) July 30
• Cerda's Five Runs Driven in Tilts Kannapolis Towards Win Saturday Night - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) July 18
• Cannon Ballers Open Weekend with Complete Team Win over Pelicans Friday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) July 17
• The Bumpy Road Back: Nick McLain's Journey of Injury and Perseverance - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) July 17
• Country Music Star Kameron Marlowe Coming Home to Kannapolis - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) July 9
• Boughton's Homer Helps Break Cold Snap for Ballers in Saturday Win over Fireflies - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 27
• Kannapolis Shut out by Columbia in Princess Night Defeat Friday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 26
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September 6	CarL	Delmarva 3 at Kannapolis 14	Final
September 5	CarL	Delmarva 8 at Kannapolis 5	Final
September 4	CarL	Delmarva 4 at Kannapolis 5	Final
September 3	CarL	Delmarva 0 at Kannapolis 13	Final
September 2	CarL	Delmarva 8 at Kannapolis 9	Final
September 1	CarL	Delmarva 2 at Kannapolis 6	Final
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