The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers are headed to the Carolina League playoffs for the first time as South Division first-half champions! pic.twitter.com/eh3Hxu7ND1
— Minor League Baseball (@MiLB) June 17, 2024With a masterful, 6-0 shutout over the Delmarva Shorebirds and a heartbreaking loss for the pursuing Columbia Fireflies (a walk off at the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, 11-10 in 11 innings), the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers clinched their first playoff berth in six seasons.
Improving to 39-23 behind another masterful Lucas Gordon start (five scoreless innings and the win), Kannapolis clinched the first half title for the Carolina League’s South Division.