Ballers' Offense Falls Flat in 5-2 Loss to Fireflies Saturday

May 9, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, NC - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers could not find enough offense in front of a packed Atrium Health Ballpark as they fell, 5-2, to the Columbia Fireflies Saturday night. RHP Truman Pauley (L, 0-5) was dealt the loss for the Ballers. In his 3.2 innings, Pauley allowed four runs on five hits, but racked up five strikeouts. RHP Anthony Patterson tossed 3.1 scoreless innings in relief for Kannapolis, getting out of a few jams unscathed. LHP Trey Cooper was the last arm out of the pen ... Full Story

Banks Leads Charge with Quality Start in Kannapolis' Third Win of Series Friday

May 8, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, NC - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers rode the wave of more dominant pitching to secure another, 3-2, victory against the Columbia Fireflies Friday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. With the win, Kannapolis gains more ground in the Carolina League South division, now just one game back of exiting the basement of the division. Columbia drops to now three games under .500, falling in seven of their last 10 games of play in this first half of the season. RHP Max Banks (W, 1-0) tossed ... Full Story

Ballers Overcome Early Struggles to Swipe Victory over Fireflies Thursday

May 7, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers completed a gutsy comeback to take a series lead with a, 3-2, walk-off win over the Columbia Fireflies Thursday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. With the win, Kannapolis eats into their deficit in the Carolina League South division, leaping to 12-18 and forcing Columbia to two games below .500 at 14-16. RHP Riley Eikhoff set his season-high with a six-inning outing, allowing six hits, two earned runs with six strikeouts. LHP Jackson Nove fol... Full Story

Three Columbia Home Runs, 15 Strikeouts Burn Kannapolis in 7-2 Loss Tuesday

May 5, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers dropped their series opener, 7-2, against the Columbia Fireflies Tuesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. RHP Blaine Wynk (L, 0-1) was dealt the loss as the starter, tossing three innings of work and giving up two runs on two hits, walking three batters and picking up two strikeouts. RHP Gabriel Rodriguez earned the next call out of the bullpen, also providing three innings. Rodriguez allowed two hits, two runs and struck out three Fireflies. R... Full Story

• Three Columbia Home Runs, 15 Strikeouts Burn Kannapolis in 7-2 Loss Tuesday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) May 5
• Early Offense from RiverDogs Dooms Kannapolis in 5-2 Loss on Saturday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 25
• Q's Draw Four Walks in Ninth to Seal Second Victory of Series - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 24
• Q's Draw Four Walks in Ninth to Seal Second Victory of Series - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 24
• Two-Run Lead Not Enough for Kannapolis in 10-9 Loss to Charleston - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 23
• Kannapolis Completes Unthinkable Comeback in Win over Charleston Tuesday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 21
• Ballers Unable to Complete Comeback in Loss to Hickory Saturday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 11
• Homers Sink Kannapolis in Third Defeat of the Week to Crawdads - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 10
• Bats Go Quiet for Kannapolis in 3-0 Loss to Hickory Thursday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 9
• Ballers Shut out Crawdads with All-Around Effort in Wednesday's Contest - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 8
• Ballers Fall to Late Inning Rally by Crawdads in Tuesday Series Opener - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 7
• Three Kannapolis Bats Add a Home Run in 19-2 Walloping of Hill City Saturday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 4
• Cannon Ballers Open 2026 Season with 4-3 Loss to Howlers at Home - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 2
• Cannon Ballers Update on Opening Weekend Fireworks - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) April 2
• Food Lion Feeds and Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Kick off a Season That Helps Feed Hope - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) March 12
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May 19	CarL	Myrtle Beach at Kannapolis	7:00 p.m.
May 17	CarL	Kannapolis 9 at Charleston 3	Final
May 16	CarL	Kannapolis 3 at Charleston 4	Final
May 15	CarL	Kannapolis 3 at Charleston 1	Final
May 14	CarL	Kannapolis 6 at Charleston 1	Final
May 13	CarL	Kannapolis 14 at Charleston 7	Final
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• 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)
• First-place RiverDogs host Cannon Ballers - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 14)
• Charleston RiverDogs defeat Kannapolis Cannon Ballers - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (May 13)
• Minor league baseball: Kepley has two-triple game - CarL Salisbury Post (May 7)
• Augusta GreenJackets hold Star Wars night, fall to Cannon Ballers - CarL Augusta Chronicle (May 3)
• Charleston RiverDogs take series with win over Kannapolis - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (April 27)
• Charleston RiverDogs defeat Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 5-2 - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (April 26)
• Charleston RiverDogs defeats Kannapolis Cannon Ballers - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (April 24)
• RiverDogs bounce back, beat Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 8-4 - CarL Charleston Post and Courier (April 22)
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