FOND DU LAC, WI – While Wednesday’s ninth-inning rally fell short, the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders late-inning efforts did not as they edged out the Madison Mallards Thursday, 7-6.
Key Plays
- In his Dock Spider debut, Nick Terrell lead-off Thursday’s game with a solo home run to left field
- Later in the second frame, Colin Trembley bashed a two-run home run deep over the left field fence for his first longball of the season
- With base runners at first and third base and one out in the ninth inning, Jackson Loftin lifted a sacrifice-fly into outfield air to bring home the go-ahead, and eventual game-winning, run for the Dock Spiders
Key Players
- Ryan Lasko would finish 2-5 with a two-RBI double in the Fond du Lac win
- After making his pitching debut Monday, Holden Missey showcased his offensive power Thursday, finishing 2-4 with an RBI double and a run scored
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | |
| FDL – 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| MAD – 6 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Up Next:
The Dock Spiders (40-23) will return to Herr-Baker Field Friday to host Madison to conclude their two-game series with first pitch set for 6:35 p.m.
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The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders are a member of the finest developmental league for elite college baseball players, the Northwoods League. The Northwoods League is the proven leader in the development of elite college baseball players. Having completed its’ 27th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 22 teams, drawing significantly more fans, in a friendly ballpark experience, than any league of its kind. A valuable training ground for coaches, umpires and front office staff, over 250 Northwoods League players have advanced to Major League Baseball, including three-time All-Star and 2016 Roberto Clemente Award winner Curtis Granderson, three-time Cy Young Award winner and World Series Champion Max Scherzer (WAS), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and MLB Gold Glove finalist and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TOR). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League portal. For more information, visit www.dockspiders.com or download the new Northwoods League Mobile App on the Apple App Store or on Google Play and set the Dock Spiders as your favorite team.
