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Early Offense from RiverDogs Dooms Kannapolis in 5-2 Loss on Saturday

Base Hits Spread over Course of Game Haunts Ballers in Efforts to Win against Charleston
April 25, 2026

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

Q's Draw Four Walks in Ninth to Seal Second Victory of Series

Kannapolis Withstands Push from Charleston Late in Win at Home
April 25, 2026

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

Two-Run Lead Not Enough for Kannapolis in 10-9 Loss to Charleston

RiverDogs Get Big Night from Bodine in Ballers Second Defeat of Series
April 23, 2026

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

Kannapolis Completes Unthinkable Comeback in Win over Charleston Tuesday

Ballers Rally for Seven Runs on Seven Hits in Ninth Inning for First Tuesday Win of Season
April 21, 2026

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

Ballers Unable to Complete Comeback in Loss to Hickory Saturday

Kannapolis Strikes Out Season-High 15 Crawdads, Come Up Just Short in Defeat
April 11, 2026

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

Homers Sink Kannapolis in Third Defeat of the Week to Crawdads

Ballers Bullpen Blanks Hickory, Bats Go Cold Late in Friday’s Loss
April 10, 2026

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

Bats Go Quiet for Kannapolis in 3-0 Loss to Hickory Thursday

Banks Blanks Crawdads with Seven Strikeouts in Defeat
April 9, 2026

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

Ballers Shut Out Crawdads with All-Around Effort in Wednesday’s Contest

Eikhoff Tosses Five Shutout, Archer Drives in Two in Win over Hickory
April 8, 2026

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

Ballers Fall to Late Inning Rally by Crawdads in Tuesday Series Opener

Three Runs in First Inning Not Enough for Kannapolis in 4-3 Loss to Hickory
April 7, 2026

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

Three Kannapolis Bats Add a Home Run in 19-2 Walloping of Hill City Saturday

Cannon Ballers Carried by Offensive Outburst, Pitching Excellence in Series Finale
April 5, 2026

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

Cannon Ballers Open 2026 Season with 4-3 Loss to Howlers at Home

Kannapolis Gets Quality Debuts from Top Prospects in Defeat to Hill City
April 2, 2026

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

Cannon Ballers Update on Opening Weekend Fireworks

April 2, 2026

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

Food Lion Feeds and Kannapolis Cannon Ballers Kick Off a Season That Helps Feed Hope

Food Lion’s hunger-relief platform and hometown team launch season-long community partnership
March 12, 2026

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

Atrium Health Ballpark to Host Marquee Collegiate Baseball Matchups in Towel City
February 3, 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

White Sox Assign Field Staff to Lead Cannon Ballers in 2026

Four New Faces, Two Returners as Leadership for Kannapolis
January 22, 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

Cannon Ballers, Dash to Play Extended Spring Training Game in Kannapolis

Atrium Health Ballpark Will Host Tune-Up for Opening Day on March 31
November 6, 2025

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

Caleb Bonemer Named 2025 Carolina League MVP, All-Star

White Sox Top Prospect Becomes First League MVP in Kannapolis Franchise History
September 16, 2025

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

Cannon Ballers Announce 2026 Schedule of Games

September 5, 2025

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

All Batters Reach in 9-6 Win for Kannapolis over Red Sox Saturday

August 30, 2025

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

Ballers Pummel Red Sox for Four Runs Late in 10-7 Win Friday

August 29, 2025

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

Ninth Inning Rally from Red Sox Spoils Ajolotes Lead in 5-4 Kannapolis Loss Thursday

August 28, 2025

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

Solid Pitching Contributes in Kannapolis’ 5-1 Win over Salem Wednesday

August 27, 2025

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Only one run for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers scored via a base hit, but the Ballers outlasted the Salem Red Sox in game two of their six games series, 5-1, Wednesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. With the win, Kannapolis is now winners of their last four,

Kannapolis Drops Third Game of Homestand in 5-1 Loss to Augusta Thursday

August 14, 2025

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Three bats for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers tallied multi-hit games, but the Augusta GreenJackets used a potent offense to run away with a, 5-1, win Thursday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. With the loss, the Ballers have now lost four games in a row, dropping to 20-25

Nunez’s Grand Slam Sends Ballers to Third Win of Week over Delmarva Saturday

August 2, 2025

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – Backed by the drip of ice cream-themed uniforms designed by 14-year-old Griffin Morneau, a patient at Atrium Health’s Levine Children’s Hospital, the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers tallied their seventh shutout of the season with a, 7-0, win over the Delmarva Shorebirds Saturday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. With

Los Ajolotes Fall in Extra-Inning Showdown with Shorebirds Wednesday

July 30, 2025

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. – After a night that saw the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers win, 11-2, with an offensive showing to be beheld, the Ballers mustered just four hits in Wednesday’s, 4-2, loss in 10 innings to the Delmarva Shorebirds Wednesday night at Atrium Health Ballpark. With the loss, the Ballers fall