Durham Bulls 7, Charlotte Knights 4 (Statcast Box)
The Knights (47-47) really can’t have nice things, can they?
Andre Lipcius and Corey Julks, both coming off the break hot, contributed three of Charlotte’s four runs with a home run apiece. Beyond them, though, the lineup was largely silent.
Yoendrys Gómez also held down the fort, with a four shutout innings on five hits to start the game. He fanned six and only allowed one walk before he handed the ball to a bullpen that seemed to have the game under control … until the ninth.
As we know, games with the rotation, bullpen and lineup completely in sync are few and far between for the Knights, and the latter unfortunately rang true. Caleb Freeman and Garrett Schoenle allowed the Bulls (57-36) to erupt for a seven-run comeback, with six hits and three home runs.
It wouldn’t be another day in Charlotte without a blown bullpen game, now would it?
Poll
Who was Charlotte’s MVP?
Corey Julks: 2-for-4, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Andre Lipcius: 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 K
Bryan Ramos: 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 K
Yoendrys Gómez: 4 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K
0%
Corey Julks: 2-for-4, 2 R, 1 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
(0 votes)
0%
Andre Lipcius: 2-for-4, 1 R, 2 RBI, 1 K
(0 votes)
0%
Bryan Ramos: 2-for-4, 1 R, 1 K
(0 votes)
100%
Yoendrys Gómez: 4 IP, 5 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 6 K
(1 vote)
1 vote total
Poll
Let’s make it simple: Was Caleb Freeman or Garrett Schoenle the Charlotte Cold Cat?
100%
Caleb Freeman: 2⁄3 IP, 3 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 2 HR
(1 vote)
0%
Garrett Schoenle: 2⁄3 IP, 3 H, 3 R, 2 K, 1 HR
(0 votes)
1 vote total
Birmingham Barons 4, Knoxville Smokies 2
The Barons (51-38) extended their win streak to eight, securely holding the Southern League North division by two games.
While each team put up six hits, Bham simply outworked Knoxville. The Barons relied on infielders William Bergolla and recently-promoted Sam Antonacci, and they got some help from Wilfred Veras to power through the game despite going 4-for-13 and stranding six on base. Hagen Smith hit some turbulence during his short outing, allowing a pair of hits and runs through three frames to notch another rough start in July. However, the bullpen bailed him out, picking up four strikeouts and limiting the Smokies to four hits to finish out a gritty game on offense and defense.
Poll
Who was Birmingham’s MVP?
William Bergolla: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI
Ryan Galanie: 1-for-3, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 K
Sam Antonacci: 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 K
Wilfred Veras: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 K
Tommy Vail: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
0%
William Bergolla: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI
(0 votes)
0%
Ryan Galanie: 1-for-3, 2 R, 1 BB, 1 K
(0 votes)
100%
Sam Antonacci: 2-for-3, 1 RBI, 1 K
(1 vote)
0%
Wilfred Veras: 1-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 K
(0 votes)
0%
Tommy Vail: 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 1 BB, 2 K
(0 votes)
1 vote total
Poll
Who was Birmingham’s Cold Cat?
100%
Jacob Gonzalez: 0-for-4, 1 K
(1 vote)
0%
Colby Smelley: 0-for-3, 1 K
(0 votes)
0%
Jacob Burke: 0-for-2, 1 BB, 1 K
(0 votes)
0%
Hagen Smith: 3 IP, 2 H, 2 R, 3 BB, 4 K
(0 votes)
1 vote total
Winston-Stalem Dash vs Greensboro Grasshoppers
Postponed due to inclement weather; makeup scheduled for July 20 as a doubleheader.
Kannapolis Cannon Ballers 8, Columbia Fireflies 4
The Cannon Ballers (42-47) proved that they aren’t the worst Chicago affiliate in their victory against the Fireflies. The Ballers were cruising off Luis Reyes’ hitless start — until Manuel Veloz blew their 3-0 lead in the seventh. But Kanny fought back in the night. With an only an out to spare, the Ballers redeemed themselves when it mattered most. Mikey Kane punished Columbia’s decision to intentionally load the bases with runners on second and third with a two-run double. He capped his stellar night of three hits, four RBIs, and a run of his own.
Luis Reyes made the Saturday start for the #Ballers, and like many in the White Sox org, he is having his innings curtailed. He made the most of it. 3 hitless shutout innings, striking out 5 on 33 pitches. pic.twitter.com/dVCUt8Q4TO
— FutureSox (@FutureSox) July 19, 2025
Kanny added insurance runs off a throwing error from Columbia’s Henry Ramos and Abraham Núñez’s only hit of the game to put up a last-minute five-spot.
Although they likely won’t make the playoffs, the Ballers have seen more promotions than demotions this month, which is what Sox fans want to see in an organization that still has yet to prove its capable of developing and churning out its own non-lefty pitcher prospects.
Poll
Who was Kanny’s MVP?
Ryan Burrowes: 2-for-5, 1 R, 1 K
George Wolkow: 2-for-5, 2 R, 2 K
Ronny Hernandez: 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB
Mikey Kane: 2-for-5, 1 R, 4 RBI
Luis Reyes: 3 IP 0 H, 0 R, 5 K
0%
Ryan Burrowes: 2-for-5, 1 R, 1 K
(0 votes)
0%
George Wolkow: 2-for-5, 2 R, 2 K
(0 votes)
0%
Ronny Hernandez: 2-for-3, 1 R, 1 RBI, 2 BB
(0 votes)
0%
Mikey Kane: 2-for-5, 1 R, 4 RBI
(0 votes)
100%
Luis Reyes: 3 IP 0 H, 0 R, 5 K
(1 vote)
1 vote total
Poll
Who was Kanny’s Cold Cat?
0%
Chris Archer: 0-for-4, 1 BB, 2 K
(0 votes)
0%
Grant Magill: 0-for-5, 1 R, 2 K
(0 votes)
0%
Grant Smith: 1-for-4, 1 K
(0 votes)
100%
Manuel Veloz: 2 2⁄3 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 2 BB, 1 K
(1 vote)
1 vote total
ACL White Sox 6, ACL Reds 4
The Complex Sox (31-26) are sputtering as they approach the end of their season. Ethan Hammerberg erased the Sox’s 4-0 lead in the seventh with a short one-inning outing, which included a three-run homer, knotting the game at four apiece. It was his second multi-run appearance since being activated off the 60-day IL. Hammerberg didn’t completely spoil the Complex’s game, though, as Adrian Gil and Stiven Flores (who has had a strong season including a .279/.337/.725 slash line), drove in the go-ahead runs in the eighth to lift the Sox over the Reds, reclaiming first place in ACL West.
Poll
Who was the Complex MVP?
Marcelo Alcala: 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
Adrian Gil: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 K
D’Angelo Tejada: 2-for-4, 1 R
Leandro Alsinois: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 K
Fabian Ysalla: 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 5 K
0%
Marcelo Alcala: 1-for-3, 2 R, 2 RBI, 1 BB, 1 K
(0 votes)
0%
Adrian Gil: 1-for-4, 1 R, 1 RBI, 1 K
(0 votes)
0%
D’Angelo Tejada: 2-for-4, 1 R
(0 votes)
0%
Leandro Alsinois: 2-for-4, 2 RBI, 2 K
(0 votes)
100%
Fabian Ysalla: 5 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 5 K
(1 vote)
1 vote total
Poll
Who was the Complex Cold Cat?
Stiven Flores: 0-for-3, 1 RBI,
Jurdrick Profar: 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 K
Mason Dinesen: 0-for-4, 3 K
Ethan Hammerberg: 1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
0%
Stiven Flores: 0-for-3, 1 RBI,
(0 votes)
0%
Jurdrick Profar: 1-for-4, 1 RBI, 1 K
(0 votes)
100%
Mason Dinesen: 0-for-4, 3 K
(1 vote)
0%
Ethan Hammerberg: 1 IP, 4 H, 4 R, 1 BB, 1 K, 1 HR
(0 votes)
1 vote total