Cerda's Five Runs Driven in Tilts Kannapolis Towards Win Saturday Night

July 18, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers took care of business for the second night in a row, defeating the Pelicans, 6-2, in front of a great crowd at Atrium Health Ballpark. RHP Alexander Martinez worked a brilliant four innings, giving up just two hits, one walk and striking out five. RHP Choyce Diffey (W, 2-1) earned the win on his birthday with two scoreless frames. RHP Daniel Wright blitzed through the seventh inning in 1-2-3 fashion featuring a strikeout. LHP Jordan Morales was... Full Story

Cannon Ballers Open Weekend with Complete Team Win over Pelicans Friday

July 17, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are back in the win column after the All-Star Break with a, 9-1, victory to kick off Salute to Chicago weekend. RHP Gabe Tanner (W, 3-2) pitched a gem, tossing six scoreless innings. Tanner allowed just two hits, walked four batters and struck out two. RHP Carlton Perkins went 1.1 innings, walking two batters and punching out a pair of Pelicans. RHP Ryan Schiefer appeared next out of the bullpen, hurling one inning and allowing two hits, one ru... Full Story

The Bumpy Road Back: Nick McLain's Journey of Injury and Perseverance

July 17, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - As the sun pours down onto the green grass and blue seats at Atrium Health Ballpark, the humid heat is far more oppressive than California native Nick McLain is used to. Lucky for McLain, his journey to Kannapolis, where he patrols the outfield for the Cannon Ballers, has proven him to be battle-tested. Growing up in a sports-crazed house in Orange County, California, with two older brothers, Matt and Sean, is far from the hardest challenge McLain has faced to this point... Full Story

Country Music Star Kameron Marlowe Coming Home to Kannapolis

July 9, 2026 - KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - Before he was selling out concerts and climbing the country music charts, Kameron Marlowe called Kannapolis home. On Saturday, July 18, the hometown country star will return to celebrate his roots during a special appearance at Atrium Health Ballpark, coinciding with the release of an exclusive collaboration with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers through Official League's Local Legends Collection. The Official League's Local Legends Collection returns in 2026 with its biggest l... Full Story

• 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
• Ballers Bats Fall Cold in Third Loss of Series to Columbia Thursday - Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (CarL) June 25
• 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
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July 21	CarL	Kannapolis at Columbia	7:05 p.m.
July 19	CarL	Myrtle Beach 2 at Kannapolis 10	Final
July 18	CarL	Myrtle Beach 2 at Kannapolis 6	Final
July 17	CarL	Myrtle Beach 1 at Kannapolis 9	Final
July 12	CarL	Kannapolis 5 at Delmarva 6	Final
July 11	CarL	Kannapolis 0 at Delmarva 8	Final
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• Area Sports: Lady Legion teams in state tournament on Monday; GARS at Sapona | Salisbury Post - CarL Salisbury Post (July 17)
• Minor league baseball: Kepley still rolling; good outings for Love - CarL Salisbury Post (July 10)
• 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)
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