Staff report

ZEBULON — Things have to get better for the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers at some point — but not just yet.

A 6-1 road loss to the Carolina Mudcats (14-8) at Five County Stadium on Friday sank the Cannon Ballers to 2-20.

The Mudcats took charge early.

DJ Gladney had two of the Cannon Ballers’ six hits.

The six-game series in Zebulon continues Saturday and Sunday. The Cannon Ballers will be off Monday and will play at home on Tuesday.