The Cannon Ballers edged the RiverDogs 7-5 in a thrilling contest. Grayson Fitzwater led the charge, going 3-4 at the plate. Despite a strong effort from J.D. Gonzalez, the RiverDogs couldn't overcome their missed opportunities, stranding 12 runners.
The Cannon Ballers pulled off a 7-5 victory over the RiverDogs, showcasing a powerful offensive display. Grayson Fitzwater was a standout, finishing 3-4 and helping his team capitalize on scoring opportunities despite leaving 12 runners on base.
With 11 hits to the RiverDogs' 8, the Cannon Ballers demonstrated their offensive strength, but they also struggled to convert chances, stranding a high number of runners. On the pitching side, Blaine Wynk's solid outing allowed only 1 earned run across 3.1 innings, securing the win for his team.
The Cannon Ballers are coming off a win, 7-3 over their last 10. The RiverDogs are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Cannon Ballers are up next at Howlers (Aug 27-29). The RiverDogs are up next at Fireflies (Aug 27-29).
Ranked by win probability added: how far each player's plays moved this game's odds, not how their box-score line reads. A single with the bases loaded in the ninth outranks a home run in a blowout, because that is what actually decided it.
Runs by inning across the top, then every batter and pitcher underneath. The pills switch clubs; the totals column is each side’s own line, not a comparison.
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KANKannapolis Cannon Ballers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 |
| CHSCharleston RiverDogs | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Fauske CF | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| Matthew Boughton 2B | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Carlson SS | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Stiven Flores C | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Crew McChesney PR | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Steven Lancia C | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grayson Fitzwater 1B | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Alexander Albertus 3B | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Clay Burdette RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Braden Holcomb LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Christian Gonzalez DH | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Gabriel Rodriguez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Blaine Wynk P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Cleavinger P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Morales P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabriel Rodriguez | 3.2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 0 |
| Blaine Wynk | 3.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Cleavinger | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Jordan Morales | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| B9 | KAN 100.0 | 4.6 | |
| B9 | KAN 95.4 | 3.1 | |
| B9 | KAN 98.5 | 3.2 | |
| B9 | KAN 95.3 | 4.8 | |
| T9 | KAN 90.5 | 2.0 | |
| T9 | KAN 92.1 | 1.5 | |
| T9 | KAN 93.6 | 0.4 | |
| T9 | KAN 92.4 | 0.8 |
Win probability after each plate appearance, with the side in front named. Swing is how far that plate appearance moved it. Plays that scored a run are set in bold. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
The full ladder, with both clubs marked.