Hoppers Suffer Second Shutout of Series
Published on August 21, 2018 under South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Greensboro Grasshoppers News Release
KANNAPOLIS, N.C. -- The Grasshoppers suffered their second shutout loss of this series, falling 3-0 in seven innings to the Intimidators on Tuesday in Game 1 of a doubleheader at Intimidators Stadium supported by Atrium Health. Greensboro (23-31 Second Half, 57-66 Overall) mustered five hits, all singles, to drop the opening contest in the twin bill.
Zach Lewis (4-5) earned the win for Kannapolis, striking out eight batters over 7.0 scoreless innings to earn a complete-game shutout. He walked two and scattered five hits.
Jeremy Ovalle (0-2) took the loss, allowing three runs (two earned) on five hits in 2 and 1/3 relief innings after taking over for starter Edward Cabrera in the third inning. Cabrera worked 2 and 1/3 scoreless innings, striking out two, in a no decision.
Kannapolis broke the scoreless tie in the fourth inning when Carlos Perez doubled with one out, and Ramon Beltre singled him in for a 1-0 lead.
One inning later, the Intimidators padded their lead on Steele Walker's two-run home run (1).
Earlier in this series, Kannapolis shutout Greensboro, 1-0, in a game that began Sunday evening and concluded on Monday. The Grasshoppers earned a measure of revenge with a 2-0 shutout win of their own in Monday's regularly-scheduled game.
The Grasshoppers return to Greensboro on Thursday to open an 8-game home stand at First National Bank Field. Tickets are available online at gsohoppers.com.
South Atlantic League Stories from August 21, 2018
- RiverDogs Salvage Split, Spoil Power Comeback in Road Trip Finale - Charleston RiverDogs
- Charleston Ekes by West Virginia in Extra-Innings Loss - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Golden Makes Tourists History in Wild Win - Asheville Tourists
- Intimidators Doubles Drop Grasshoppers - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Crawdads Pull Away from Drive with Big Inning - Greenville Drive
- GreenJackets Come up Short in High Scoring Shootout - Augusta GreenJackets
- Legends Complete Four-Game Sweep of BlueClaws with 2-1 Victory - Lexington Legends
- Hoppers Suffer Second Shutout of Series - Greensboro Grasshoppers
- Jones Sharp But Legends Complete Sweep of Claws with 2-1 Win - Jersey Shore BlueClaws
- 'Birds-Braves Finale Cancelled for Rain - Delmarva Shorebirds
- Suns Release 2019 Regular Season Schedule - Hagerstown Suns
- Yankees Promote Mickey Gasper to Charleston - Charleston RiverDogs
- West Virginia Power: Game Notes (August 21) - Charleston Dirty Birds
- Suns-Fireflies Series Finale Canceled on Tuesday - Hagerstown Suns
- Tuesday's Finale in Hagerstown Cancelled Due to Wet Grounds - Columbia Fireflies
- Fireflies Game Notes: August 21 at Hagerstown (Game 121) - Columbia Fireflies
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
