Cannon Ballers Land on Wrong End of Rout in 16-2 Loss to Carolina Saturday

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Cannon Ballers Land on Wrong End of Rout in 16-2 Loss to Carolina Saturday

May 10, 2025 - Carolina League (CarL)
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers News Release


KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers fell behind early and never recovered in game five of their six game series with the Carolina Mudcats, losing, 16-2, Saturday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.

With the loss, Kannapolis falls to 17-15 on the season, still two games back of the Columbia Fireflies. The Mudcats jump to 22-9 on the year, leaping to a solid lead of 3.5 games over Lynchburg in the North division.

RHP Luis Reyes (L, 2-3) struggled in his 1.1 innings, allowing five runs on two hits, walking three and striking out four. Out of the bullpen, only RHP Jack Young and INF/RHP Mikey Kane tossed shutout outings, with Young striking out three over 2.1 innings and Kane tossed his fourth shutout appearance as a position player pitching.

INF Jesus Made turned in the biggest night at the plate for the Mudcats, driving in five RBI on a 2-for-4 night at the plate. INF Luis Pena drove in four RBI, notching a 1-for-5 night. Marco Dinges and Luis Lameda notched a pair of RBI, while Eric Bitonti, Reece Walling and Tyler Rodriguez each added one to the scoreboard.

Kannapolis' entire offense ran through INF Lyle Miller-Green, who drove a pair of runs with a seventh-inning RBI groundout and an eighth-inning RBI on a sacrifice fly.

The Ballers and Mudcats will complete their six-game series on Sunday in the series finale at Atrium Health Ballpark. First pitch is slated for 1:30 p.m., with LHP Justin Sinibaldi slated for his second start of the series against Carolina.

Single-game tickets, season ticket packages and 10-game mini plans for the 2025 season are available now! Come see the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers in their fifth season at Atrium Health Ballpark. Call the Cannon Ballers ticket office at (704) 932-3267 or visitkcballers.comfor more information and to secure your seats today.

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