Ballers Offense Falls Flat in 5-2 Loss to Fireflies Saturday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – 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
Banks Leads Charge with Quality Start in Kannapolis’ Third Win of Series Friday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – 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
Ballers Overcome Early Struggles to Swipe Victory over Fireflies Thursday
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
Three Columbia Home Runs, 15 Strikeouts Burn Kannapolis in 7-2 Loss Tuesday
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
Early Offense from RiverDogs Dooms Kannapolis in 5-2 Loss on Saturday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Three runs in the top of the first inning by the Charleston RiverDogs set the tone for a rainy night in downtown Kannapolis, with the Cannon Ballers falling, 5-2, Saturday at Atrium Health Ballpark.
The Ballers are now 6-14 on the season, in the basement of the Carolina League
Q's Draw Four Walks in Ninth to Seal Second Victory of Series
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Stiven Flores drew the fourth walk of the inning in the bottom of the ninth with the bases loaded to give the Kannapolis Q’s a, 7-6, thriller of a win over the Charleston RiverDogs Friday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With the win, Kannapolis leaps to 6-13 on the
Two-Run Lead Not Enough for Kannapolis in 10-9 Loss to Charleston
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The top three bats in the order manufactured seven of Kannapolis’ 11 hits in Thursday night’s game, but the Cannon Ballers fell just short of their second win of the week in a, 10-9 defeat to the Charleston RiverDogs at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With the loss, the Ballers now
Kannapolis Completes Unthinkable Comeback in Win over Charleston Tuesday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers walked-off the Charleston RiverDogs, 8-7, with a seven-run bottom of the ninth to complete a miraculous comeback Tuesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With the win, the Ballers move to 5-11 on the season, winning three of their last five. Charleston drops to .500 with
Ballers Unable to Complete Comeback in Loss to Hickory Saturday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers failed to overcome a tumultuous fourth inning in a, 6-5, loss to the Hickory Crawdads Saturday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With Saturday’s defeat, the Ballers now fall to 2-6 on the season, stuck in the basement of the Carolina League South division in last
Homers Sink Kannapolis in Third Defeat of the Week to Crawdads
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers outhit the Hickory Crawdads, 6-4, but lost to a pair of home runs in the early portion of the game to fall, 4-3, Friday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With Friday’s defeat, the Ballers fall to 2-5 on the season, losing three of their four
Bats Go Quiet for Kannapolis in 3-0 Loss to Hickory Thursday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Just four Kannapolis Cannon Ballers bats rallied a hit in Thursday night’s game, proving to be too little against the Hickory Crawdads in a, 3-0, shutout loss at Atrium Health Ballpark.
The Ballers now fall to 2-4 with their second loss of the series, allowing the visiting Crawdads to
Ballers Shut Out Crawdads with All-Around Effort in Wednesday’s Contest
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Billy Carlson and Nathan Archer drove in runs and four Ballers combined to allow two hits in a, 4-0, win for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers over the Hickory Crawdads Wednesday at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With the win, the Cannon Ballers move to 2-3 on the season, notching their second
Ballers Fall to Late Inning Rally by Crawdads in Tuesday Series Opener
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Cannon Ballers fell to the Hickory Crawdads, 4-3, after a late rally from the visitors in the opening game of the series Tuesday evening at Atrium Health Ballpark.
After plating three runs in the opening inning, the Cannon Ballers were unable to bring home anything else in the
Three Kannapolis Bats Add a Home Run in 19-2 Walloping of Hill City Saturday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers demolished the Hill City Howlers in the series finale in a lopsided, 19-2, victory at Atrium Health Ballpark on Saturday night.
With the win, the Ballers get on the board with their first victory of the season at 1-2 on the year. Hill City falls
Cannon Ballers Open 2026 Season with 4-3 Loss to Howlers at Home
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers got ahead with a quick two-batter rally in the bottom of the first inning and held the Hill City Howlers without a walk at the plate, but the Ballers fell, 4-3, in their Opening Day contest Thursday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With the loss,
Cannon Ballers Update on Opening Weekend Fireworks
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Due to the statewide burn ban currently in effect across North Carolina, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers will be unable to conduct fireworks shows on Opening Night, Friday, or Saturday as originally scheduled.
The Cannon Ballers worked closely with local officials and public safety partners to explore all possible
Food Lion Feeds and Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Kick Off a Season That Helps Feed Hope
SALISBURY, N.C. – Food Lion Feeds and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are stepping up to the plate to nourish neighbors and strengthen families throughout Kannapolis, N.C., and surrounding communities. Established in 2014, Food Lion Feeds is Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform dedicated to ending hunger across its 10-state footprint. Through this
Kannapolis to Bring Back College Series Action in 2026
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Atrium Health Ballpark are proud to announce the release of the 2026 Collegiate Series schedule of games to be played throughout the month of March.
Three Division I games, a Division II game and the annual D3 Showcase made up of nine games
White Sox Assign Field Staff to Lead Cannon Ballers in 2026
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Chicago White Sox have named the minor league coaches and field staff for the upcoming 2026 season, tabbing Jayson Nix as the new manager of the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers.
Nix, 43, becomes the fourth different manager for the Cannon Ballers since the team moved to downtown Kannapolis.
Cannon Ballers, Dash to Play Extended Spring Training Game in Kannapolis
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – In collaboration with the Chicago White Sox, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers and Winston-Salem Dash will play each other in an extended spring training game dubbed the “Sox Showdown” at Atrium Health Ballpark on Tuesday, March 31.
It is the second season in a row that the Ballers and
Caleb Bonemer Named 2025 Carolina League MVP, All-Star
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Caleb Bonemer, who spent all but two weeks of his season with the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, has been named Most Valuable Player and an All-Star of the Carolina League’s 2025 season.
Bonemer, 19, becomes just the fourth Cannon Baller to garner postseason honors, having been voted MVP and
Cannon Ballers Announce 2026 Schedule of Games
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. - The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced their 2026 schedule of home games to be played at Atrium Health Ballpark in their sixth season playing in downtown Kannapolis.
The Ballers will play a full 132-game slate in 2026, hosting Carolina League opponents for all 66 home games. Kannapolis will
All Batters Reach in 9-6 Win for Kannapolis over Red Sox Saturday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – 10 walks and 10 hits steered the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers to a, 9-6, win over the Salem Red Sox Saturday night at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With the win, the Cannon Ballers now move to 27-32 in the second half, still within reach of finishing the second half of
Ballers Pummel Red Sox for Four Runs Late in 10-7 Win Friday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers withstood a completed comeback from the Salem Red Sox over the course of Friday’s game, scoring four in the bottom of the eighth to win, 10-7, at Atrium Health Ballpark.
With the win, Kannapolis now holds a 3-1 advantage in the series with the
Ninth Inning Rally from Red Sox Spoils Ajolotes Lead in 5-4 Kannapolis Loss Thursday
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Los Ajolotes de Kannapolis entered the top of the ninth just three outs away from their fifth win in a row, but the Salem Red Sox leaped in front with one swing of the bat from Enddy Azocar to give the visitors a, 5-4, win Thursday night