With the end of the first half of the season nearing, the Dock Spiders are going to look to build onto their first place lead in the Great Lakes West division with a two-game series against Wisconsin Rapids. However, last week it was the Rafters who were the victors in this rivalry series, sweeping a two-game set against Fond du Lac.
Series Setup
- Who – Fond du Lac Dock Spiders (21-11) vs. Wisconsin Rapids Rafters (18-14)
- Positions in NWL Standings – #1 Fond du Lac; #3 Wisconsin Rapids (3.0 GB)
- When – Friday, July 2, 2021 at 6:35 p.m.
- Where – Fond du Lac, WI (Herr-Baker Field)
- Watch – Northwoods League Baseball Network
- Video Announcer – Cade Crenshaw
- Social Media – @DockSpiders
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Probable Starting Pitchers
- RHP Ben Schoneman (WIR) vs. RHP Connor McKenna (FDL)
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Fond du Lac Overview
- Following back-to-back wins over the Wisconsin Woodchucks, the Dock Spiders now hold sole possession of first place in the Great Lakes West division standings with four games left in the first half
- Seven different Dock Spiders recorded at-least one RBI in the 14-4 win Thursday at Wisconsin
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Wisconsin Overview
- In his last start against Fond du Lac on June 26, Schoneman pitched 4.0 innings, allowing two earned run on four hits while striking out five Dock Spiders’ batters
- After losing to Lakeshore Thursday, the Rafters have now won five of their last six games
