After the lost season of 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers returned to the diamond in 2021 with many firsts. The season marked the team’s first campaign with the Cannon Baller nickname. This came in their brand-new stadium of Atrium Health Ballpark, right in heart of downtown Kannapolis. With the new […]
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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers ended their 2021 campaign with a five-game series sweep of the Columbia Fireflies. For a while, it was a question if the two clubs were going to be able to square off. Consecutive days of postponements followed the series opener on Tuesday, leading to Wednesday’s contest being cancelled. I have only
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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers brewed momentum into the final week of the 2021 campaign. The form comes after a six-game split with the Fayetteville Woodpeckers in their final homestand of the season. Series W-L: 3-3 Season W-L: 35-77, 33 GB of the Down East Wood Ducks Batting: .213/.330/.367 Slash, 27 R, 40 H, 17 XBH,
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On a rather nice September afternoon and with the home finale looming, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers secured a 6-2 win over the Fayetteville Woodpeckers. It was the home finale at Atrium Health Ballpark for the 2021 campaign. The team had one of their best arms take to the mound in Matt Thompson. The FutureSox No.
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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers’ season has had plenty of struggles since the start. In their recent six-game set with the Down East Wood Ducks, they surpassed 30 wins on the year, making them the last of the 12 teams to do so that make up the Low-A East. The Wood Ducks and Ballers played each
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With numerous promotions and demotions from Kannapolis Cannon Ballers roster, the roster construction has changed quite significantly and it became apparent in their six-game series with the Down East Wood Ducks. Only 12 of the current 30 active Cannon Ballers were on the Opening Day roster from May 4. Whether it was the advancement of
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Following Saturday night’s win that broke a 15-game losing streak, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers fell flat in the series finale with the Down East Wood Ducks losing 7-1. Not only did they lose the contest, but Jared Kelley left the game after two batters. Kelley was making start No. 5 since returning from an injury
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The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers haven’t tasted victory since August 4th. That all changed tonight as they scored a 5-2 victory over the Down East Wood Ducks, erasing a 15-game losing streak. On a beautiful night at Atrium Health Ballpark, Kannapolis had White Sox top-10 prospect Andrew Dalquist taking the bump. Of late, he had been
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Another weekly series against the Carolina Mudcats turns out unfavorable for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers, despite Jose Rodriguez and Andrew Dalquist’s strong performances. SERIES RECAP 6 Games, 1-5 W-L Batting: .221/.318/.284 Slash, 16 R, 45 H, 13 XBH, 23 BB, 74 K, 10 SB Pitching: 50 IP, 5.76 ERA, 1.64 WHIP, .296 OPP BA, 35
ZEBULON, NC – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers split a doubleheader on Wednesday with the Carolina Mudcats, opening their 12-game road trip. A continuing theme between both games was the mist. It was something that hindered the teams, occurring sporadically throughout the day at Five County Stadium. GAME ONE Andrew Dalquist took to the bump for
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