The Cannon Ballers powered past the RidgeYaks with an 8-5 victory, led by Stiven Flores’ stellar 2-for-2 showing with 2 RBIs. The RidgeYaks struggled to capitalize on their chances, leaving 9 runners stranded. Meanwhile, D'Angelo Ortiz had a strong day at the plate for RidgeYaks, going 3-for-4 with an RBI.
Stiven Flores shone brightly for the Cannon Ballers, going 2-for-2 with 2 RBIs to help drive the offense. His performance was key in a game where the Cannon Ballers managed to hit 11 times, outpacing the RidgeYaks' 10 hits.
The RidgeYaks left 9 runners on base, a glaring missed opportunity that hampered their chances of mounting a comeback. D'Angelo Ortiz was a bright spot for RidgeYaks, going 3-for-4 with an RBI, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Ballers' offensive push.
On the mound, Harry Blum was impressive for the Cannon Ballers, tossing 1.2 innings without allowing a run and striking out 3 batters, showcasing the effectiveness of the Cannon Ballers' pitching staff.
The Cannon Ballers are coming off a loss, 6-4 over their last 10. The RidgeYaks are losers of 4 straight, 3-7 over their last 10.
The Cannon Ballers are up next at Howlers (Aug 28-30). The RidgeYaks are up next at Woodpeckers (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALSalem RidgeYaks | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 2 |
| KANKannapolis Cannon Ballers | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 11 | 1 |
| Player | AB | R | H | RBI | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starlyn Nunez CF | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Franklin Primera DH | 4 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Kleyver Salazar C | 5 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Adonys Guzman 1B | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Andrews Opata LF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Skylar King RF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| D'Angelo Ortiz 3B | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Avinson Pinto SS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Ilan Fernandez 2B | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Jose Bello P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Harry Blum P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Wuilliams Rodriguez P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nicolas De La Cruz P | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Player | IP | H | R | ER | BB | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jose Bello | 3.1 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Harry Blum | 1.2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Wuilliams Rodriguez | 2.0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Nicolas De La Cruz | 1.0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
Every plate appearance as it happened, newest first, with the scoring plays called out. Baseball Savant gamefeed.
| Inn | Play | Win probability | Swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| T9 | KAN 100.0 | 3.6 | |
| T9 | KAN 96.4 | 2.4 | |
| T9 | KAN 98.8 | 2.5 | |
| T9 | KAN 96.3 | 2.2 | |
| T9 | KAN 98.5 | 1.9 | |
| T9 | KAN 96.6 | 1.9 | |
| B8 | KAN 98.5 | 0.4 | |
| B8 | KAN 98.9 | 0.4 |
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.