Author name: Michael Guariglia

Jared Kelley returns, Samil Polanco breaks out in Kannapolis series victory on the road.

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers won their seven-game series against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers with highlights and lowlights along the way. THE RESULTS 7 games, 4-3 (W-L) Batting: .254/.338/.378 Slash, 40 R, 58 H, 17 XBH, 25 BB, 75 K, 4 SB Pitching: 56 IP, 4.15 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, .223 OPP BA, 28 R, 47 H, 29 […]

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Matt Thompson returns, Chase Krogman homers in Kannapolis loss

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – A late-inning charge from the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers falls short as they lose 15-10 against the Carolina Mudcats. The day started with the return of right hander Matt Thompson to the bump. The White Sox No. 3 prospect has been out since June 12 with a lower body injury. A tune up

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Bryan Ramos, Harvin Mendoza standout in unforgiving week for Kannapolis Cannon Ballers

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers struggled mightily this week, dropping five of six against the Low-A leading Charleston RiverDogs (TB). Overall Statistics: W-L: 1-5 (Overall: 16-37)Hitting – (Slash Line): .263/.330/.420, 54 Hits, 20 XBH, 34 Runs, 19 BB, 60 SO Pitching – 9.00 ERA, .346 OPP BA, 2.11 WHIP, 79 Hits, 60 Runs, 28 XBH,

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Garvin Alston solid in Kannapolis return amidst blowout loss

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Southpaw Garvin Alston returned to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers roster on Thursday night and looked solid in Kannapolis’ 10-2 loss to the Charleston RiverDogs. Alston started off the 2021 campaign in Kannapolis and struggled. In his seven appearances before his demotion to the Arizona Complex League (ACL), Alston held a 0-2 record

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Harvin Mendoza stays hot, Bailey Horn struggles in Ballers victory

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers came away winners against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers 5-4 behind Harvin Mendoza’s hot bat on Friday night. White Sox No. 24 prospect Bailey Horn took to the mound and got roughed up in the opening frame. The Woodpeckers were able to barrel up Horn for three early runs. The

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Kannapolis bullpen, errors overshadow Jesus Valles’ strong outing in loss

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Jesus Valles’s five innings of two-hit ball was not enough as the Kannapolis Cannon Baller bullpen blew a chance at a win, losing 6-2 to the Fayetteville Woodpeckers.  Valles, a May signee for the White Sox, had his strongest performance of the season Thursday night. In only his second start of 2021,

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Chase Solesky strikes out eight, Jose Rodriguez returns in Kannapolis win

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. — The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers stole a victory against the Fayetteville Woodpeckers Wednesday night with a 4-3 win thanks in large part to starter Chase Solesky’s strong outing. Kannapolis looked to rebound after dropping their series opener on Tuesday. Solesky took to the mound and had things working for him early on. The

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Sloppy defense hurts Horn, Ballers chance at win

The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers couldn’t nab the series victory against the Carolina Mudcats as they lose 6-2, splitting the 6-game series.  White Sox top-30 prospect Bailey Horn faced the Mudcats for a 2nd time this week and was looking ready to roll the team he had carved up with five strikeouts on Tuesday. Sunday, Horn

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