RiverDogs lose late lead to Cannon Ballers in 7-5 defeat
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Charleston RiverDogs lost 7-5 to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on August 4 at Riley Park. Charleston held a 5-0 lead before allowing seven unanswered runs, with Alexander Albertus hitting a crucial three-run homer in the ninth inning. The RiverDogs had strong contributions from Tom Poole, who hit a home run, and JD Gonzalez, who went 3 for 3 with three stolen bases. The defeat dropped Charleston's record to 57-45. Charleston will play Kannapolis again on Wednesday night in Game 2 of the series, with first pitch scheduled for 7:05 p.m.
- •RiverDogs led 5-0 before Cannon Ballers' comeback.
- •Albertus hit a three-run homer in the ninth.
- •Poole recorded his fifth home run of the season.
- •Gonzalez had three hits and three stolen bases.
- •Game 2 of the series is scheduled for August 5.
- 8:30 AMYahoo Sports — RiverDogs surrender seven unanswered runs as Cannon Ballers charge back
"Despite holding a late lead, the Charleston RiverDogs allowed seven unanswered runs in a 7-5 loss to the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers on Aug. 4 in front 4,829 fans at Riley Park.
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