By John Baldridge/Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders defeated the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters on Wednesday night at Witter Field by a final score of 7-2 to close the road slate in 2024. The Dock Spiders’ record with the win improved to 26-40 on the season and 13-20 in the second half.
The Rafters started the scoring in the first inning with a solo home run to left field from Jorge De Goti (Nova Southeastern), making the score 1-0. The Dock Spiders tied the score in the third inning with a solo home run by Aiden Jolley (Georgia Tech). The Dock Spiders took the lead later in the third inning with a single from Drew Barragan (Embry-Riddle) with two runs on base, scoring two runs and making the score 3-1.
In the fourth inning, the Dock Spiders extended their lead after loading the bases with no outs. A grand slam from Drew Barragan (Embry-Riddle) brought home all the runners, making the score 7-1.
In the sixth inning, a single from Walker Buchanan (Virginia) to right field brought in a run and made the score 7-2. RHP Austin Kutz (Canisius) retired the next batter, ending his start for the Dock Spiders. He went six innings, allowing two hits, two earned runs, and recorded three strikeouts.
The Dock Spiders bullpen, with RHP Jacob Jarvis (Evansville), Alex Stewert (Ellsworth CC), and Jonah Montes (Embry-Riddle), got the final nine outs, allowing two hits and no runs, to secure the Dock Spiders’ 7-2 victory.
The Dock Spiders return home for the final three games of the season on Thursday, with the first pitch scheduled against Wisconsin Rapids at 6:35. On Thursday, enjoy Craft Brews & Brats presented by Fox River Brewing Company and Sheboygan Sausage. Enjoy Sheboygan brats for $3, and fans of legal drinking age may enjoy 16 oz. craft beer for $3 each
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’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history with 26 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, 360 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 (TEX), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (STL) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (ATL). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2023 World Series Champion, MLB All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and two-time All-MLB first team shortstop Marcus Semien (TEX). League games are viewable live on Northwoods League+ (at watch.northwoodsleague.com), ESPN+, and the Northwoods League Network. Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com. 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.