The RiverDogs edged the Cannon Ballers 2-1 in a nail-biter at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark. Efren Teran shined with a 2-3 performance, contributing to the offense's success. Grayson Fitzwater's clutch single brought home Matthew Boughton for the decisive run, while the RiverDogs' pitching held strong against the Cannon Ballers.
The RiverDogs clinched a thrilling 2-1 victory over the Cannon Ballers, fueled by an impressive outing from Efren Teran, who went 2-3 at the plate. Grayson Fitzwater delivered a critical single that drove in Matthew Boughton, showcasing the RiverDogs' ability to capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Despite a solid performance on the mound from Gabe Tanner, who allowed just one earned run in five innings, the Cannon Ballers left five runners stranded, failing to convert scoring chances. The RiverDogs' pitching staff collectively held the Cannon Ballers to only five hits, demonstrating their dominance on the hill.
The RiverDogs are coming off a win, 5-5 over their last 10. The Cannon Ballers are coming off a win, 7-3 over their last 10.
The RiverDogs are up next at Fireflies (Aug 27-29). The Cannon Ballers are up next at Howlers (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 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| CHSCharleston RiverDogs | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Fauske LF | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Matthew Boughton 3B | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Billy Carlson SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Stiven Flores C | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Grayson Fitzwater 1B | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Braden Holcomb DH | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Christian Gonzalez RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crew McChesney CF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Efren Teran 2B | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Gabe Tanner P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Cleavinger P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Daniel Wright P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabe Tanner | 5.0 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grant Cleavinger | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Daniel Wright | 1.1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | CHS 100.0 | 3.7 | |
| T9 | CHS 96.3 | 5.5 | |
| T9 | CHS 90.8 | 7.3 | |
| B8 | CHS 83.5 | 2.7 | |
| B8 | CHS 90.8 | 4.1 | |
| B8 | CHS 86.7 | 12.4 | |
| B8 | CHS 74.3 | 0.6 | |
| B8 | CHS 73.7 | 12.9 |
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.