Hoppers suffer second shutout of series

KANNAPOLIS, N.C. (August 21, 2018) -- 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.