Charlotte Knights split doubleheader, Barons secure victory on August 5
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 3:58 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
On August 5, 2026, the Charlotte Knights split a doubleheader against the Durham Bulls, winning the first game 4-1 and losing the second game 7-1. Jonathan Cannon shone in the first game, allowing one run over six innings. The Birmingham Barons defeated the Rocket City Trash Pandas 8-4, highlighted by a five-run fourth inning. The Barons’ Drew Thorpe pitched effectively, yielding only two runs. Both Knights and Barons showcased strong offensive performances, with notable contributions from players like Ryan Galanie and Colby Shelton.
- •Knights win first game 4-1, lose second game 1-7.
- •Cannon allowed one run in six innings in game one.
- •Barons score five runs in the fourth inning against Trash Pandas.
- •Shelton recorded two hits and stole a base for the Barons.
- •Knights and Barons both improve their recent play with strong performances.
- 3:58 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox Minor League Update: August 12, 2026
- 4:24 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox Minor League Update: August 11, 2026
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox Minor League Update: August 9, 2026
- 4:52 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox Minor League Update: August 6, 2026
- 7:53 AMYahoo Sports — White Sox Minor League Update: August 5, 2026
"The Dash took two Ls in their Sunday doubleheader, while the Cannon Ballers and Knights snuck away with wins
"The affiliates went 3-2, with the Dash beating the Grasshoppers handily to steal the show
"The affiliates had an excellent day, finishing 4-1 while outscoring their opponents 30-20
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 3:58 AMWhite Sox Minor League Update: August 12, 2026
The affiliates went 3-2, with the Dash beating the Grasshoppers handily to steal the show
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 4:24 AMWhite Sox Minor League Update: August 11, 2026
The Knights, Barons, and Dash led the way with exciting victories on the farm
- Yahoo SportsAug 10, 2026, 2:03 AMWhite Sox Minor League Update: August 9, 2026
The Dash took two Ls in their Sunday doubleheader, while the Cannon Ballers and Knights snuck away with wins
- Yahoo SportsAug 7, 2026, 4:52 AMWhite Sox Minor League Update: August 6, 2026
Cholowsky goes deep as the Dash and Knights deliver
- Yahoo SportsAug 6, 2026, 7:53 AMWhite Sox Minor League Update: August 5, 2026
The affiliates had an excellent day, finishing 4-1 while outscoring their opponents 30-20
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