Photo Courtesy: Aidan Blake
FOND DU LAC, WI – The Dock Spiders dropped their seventh straight game to the Rockers on Wednesday night at Herr-Baker Field. The Rockers scored three runs in the first two innings as they jumped out to an early 3-0 lead. However, the Dock Spiders responded in the bottom of the fourth inning, capped off by an RBI single by Seth Sweet-Chick (Nevada) that scored Sam Meidenbauer (Milwaukee School of Engineering). Dock Spiders starter Mason Weckler (Wisconsin-Stevens Point) settled in and struck out six Rockers over six innings of work. In the top of the seventh, the Rockers struck again as they put up six runs which gave them a 9-2 lead, topped off by a two RBI double from JoJo Jackson (Georgia State) that scored Max Mims (Southwestern) and Cooper Kelly (Kansas). The Dock Spiders retaliated as an error by JoJo Jackson scored Jake Surane (Wisconsin-Oshkosh). The Rockers shut down the Dock Spiders and took the 9-3 victory.
Rockers starter Logan Lee (Middle Georgia State) earned the win, his first of the season. Dock Spiders starter Mason Weckler was tagged with his first loss of the season. The Dock Spiders fell to 28-41 on the season, 15-19 in the second half. The Dock Spiders will be back at Herr-Baker Field on Friday night as they take on the Lakeshore Chinooks. It’s the final home game of the season and Fan Appreciation Night at Herr-Baker Field! The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a rally towel presented by NEW Manufacturing Alliance as we say “Thank You” to fans with some surprises. Plus, all fans will enjoy post-game fireworks presented by Lamers Bus Lines. Tickets are currently available at dockspiders.com or by calling the ticket office at (920) 907-9833. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 P.M.
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. Now in its’ 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world with 24 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 325 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 (NYM), 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 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). All league games are viewable live via the Northwoods League website. League games are viewable live at watchnwl.com and on ESPN+. For more information, visit 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.