The Cannon Ballers edged the RiverDogs 3-2 in a thrilling matchup. Stiven Flores shined with a 3-4 performance, driving in a crucial run. Jaden Fauske's triple and timely hitting from the lineup helped secure the win. Solid pitching from Alexander Martinez and the bullpen kept the RiverDogs at bay.
In a nail-biter at Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Ballpark, the Cannon Ballers triumphed over the RiverDogs 3-2. Stiven Flores led the charge with a stellar 3-4 day at the plate, bringing in a key run that helped propel his team to victory.
The Cannon Ballers capitalized on their chances better than the RiverDogs, stranding 7 runners compared to 3 for their opponent. Meanwhile, the Cannon Ballers' pitching staff, led by Alexander Martinez, combined for a solid performance, allowing only 2 earned runs while striking out 7 batters.
The Cannon Ballers are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The RiverDogs are coming off a loss, 5-5 over their last 10.
The Cannon Ballers are up next at Howlers (Aug 28-30). The RiverDogs are up next at Fireflies (Aug 28-30).
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 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| CHSCharleston RiverDogs | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jaden Fauske LF | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Billy Carlson SS | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Braden Holcomb DH | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Stiven Flores C | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grayson Fitzwater 1B | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Clay Burdette RF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Alexander Albertus 3B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crew McChesney CF | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Efren Teran 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Alexander Martinez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Anthony Patterson III P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grant Cleavinger P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Marco Barrios P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Morales P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Martinez | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Anthony Patterson III | 1.1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Grant Cleavinger | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Marco Barrios | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Jordan Morales | 1.0 | 0 | 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 | 4.7 | |
| B9 | KAN 95.3 | 6.8 | |
| B9 | KAN 88.5 | 8.9 | |
| T9 | KAN 79.6 | 1.0 | |
| T9 | KAN 80.6 | 1.3 | |
| T9 | KAN 81.9 | 1.6 | |
| B8 | KAN 83.5 | 10.2 | |
| B8 | KAN 76.7 | 8.3 |
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.