HICKORY, N.C. (Interstat) — The Kannapolis Cannon Ballers visit the Hickory Crawdads on Wednesday, June 3, at L.P. Frans Stadium, with cloudy skies and temperatures around 69 degrees expected at first pitch.

Kannapolis (26-25) sends right-hander Blaine Wynk (0-2) to the mound. Wynk is still seeking his first win this season. Hickory (28-21) counters with right-hander Moises Morales (5-1), who has been a steady force in the Crawdads’ rotation.

Tuesday’s series opener ended in a 3-3 tie, breaking a four-game Hickory winning streak in the season series. The Crawdads hold a 5-1-1 advantage over the Cannon Ballers this season.

Players to watch

Kannapolis right-hander Max Banks has been sharp over his past five starts. He pitched six shutout innings against Myrtle Beach on May 20, allowing five hits and striking out seven. In his most recent outing May 31 against Augusta, Banks allowed two earned runs on four hits with five strikeouts over five innings in a loss.

Hickory right-hander Evan Siary has allowed two earned runs over his past three starts combined. He threw six shutout innings against Charleston on May 23 and struck out seven in a loss at Salem on May 31, allowing one earned run over five innings.

Recent results

Kannapolis dropped four of five games in a home series against Augusta, including an 8-4 loss Sunday. Alexander Albertus drove in two runs in that game.

Hickory lost 1-0 at Salem on Sunday. Siary took the loss despite allowing one earned run over five innings with seven strikeouts. Owen Proksch and Aneudis Mejia each threw scoreless relief.

Projection

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-5 Hickory victory.

The teams continue the series through Sunday. Kannapolis returns home June 9 for a six-game set against Fredericksburg. Hickory travels to Charleston for a six-game series starting June 9.