Salisbury Shorebirds vs Kannapolis Cannon Ballers — Sep 5, 2026
September 5 · 7:00 PM EDT
What to look for
Shorebirds arrive with a 2-8 skid over their last 10 games, while the Cannon Ballers have won four of their last five. This matchup pits a struggling team against one that's found its footing. The Cannon Ballers have won two straight coming in, while the Shorebirds just dropped three in a row. Momentum matters in baseball, and Cannon Ballers' recent stretch gives them rhythm at the plate and in the field.
- Stiven Martinez anchors the Shorebirds' offense with 13 home runs and 53 RBIs, but he'll face a Cannon Ballers lineup led by Stiven Flores (61 RBIs) and Rylan Galvan (8 HR). The Shorebirds need production from their leading bat to stay competitive against a side that's scoring.
- Cannon Ballers' run production has been a strength, with Flores driving in runs at a pace that keeps lineups afloat. The Shorebirds' pitching staff will need to limit damage early and force the Ballers to work for every run.
Last five games
Each side's most recent results, newest first, with the score and who they played. These reach back into last season where a club has not played five yet, which is why every row carries its date.
Salisbury Shorebirds- 09/04/26L4-5at
Cannon Ballers - 09/03/26L0-13atCannon Ballers
- 09/02/26L8-9atCannon Ballers
- 09/01/26L2-6atCannon Ballers
- 08/30/26L0-11vs
Nationals
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers- 09/04/26W5-4vsShorebirds
- 09/03/26W13-0vsShorebirds
- 09/02/26W9-8vsShorebirds
- 09/01/26W6-2vsShorebirds
- 08/30/26L1-8at
Howlers