Delmarva Shut out by Kannapolis in Saturday Night Defeat
Published on August 2, 2025 under Carolina League (CarL)
Delmarva Shorebirds News Release
KANNAPOLIS, NC: The Delmarva Shorebirds (38-62, 11-23) lost their second straight game to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers (48-53, 16-19) on Saturday, falling 7-0.
The Cannon Ballers took the lead in the first inning with a sacrifice fly from Miguel Santos to go ahead 1-0.
The deficit for the Shorebirds grew in the second inning after Abraham Nunez hit a grand slam, making it a 5-0 advantage for Kannapolis.
A throwing error on a steal attempt scored an unearned run for the Cannon Ballers in the fourth, putting them ahead 6-0.
Kannapolis went ahead 7-0 in the seventh on a two-out, RBI double by Grant Smith.
Delmarva's offense couldn't get anything going against the Cannon Ballers' pitching staff, as the Shorebirds were blanked by a final score of 7-0.
Gabriel Rodriguez (2-2) was awarded the win in relief, while Chase Allsup (1-11) took the loss as the starting pitcher for the Shorebirds.
Delmarva aims for a series split with Kannapolis on Sunday afternoon, with the opening pitch of the finale scheduled for 1:30 PM.
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