FOND DU LAC, WI – The Dock Spiders’ comeback attempt fell short Sunday afternoon as they dropped an 8-6 decision to the Green Bay Rockers in their final home game of the first half.
Green Bay scored the first seven runs of the game before Fond du Lac got on the board in the sixth inning. Vincent Venverloh delivered a two-run single to cut the deficit to 7-2, but the Rockers answered with a run in the seventh to regain a six-run advantage.
The Dock Spiders continued to chip away, scoring twice in the bottom of the seventh on a two-run single by Reed Strohmeyer. Trailing by four entering the ninth, Fond du Lac added two more runs on a two-run single from Tyler Neises, but the rally ended with the tying run left on base as Green Bay held on for the 8-6 victory.
On the mound, Dock Spiders pitchers combined for seven strikeouts while allowing 10 hits and issuing seven free passes. Left-hander Carter Wilcox led the staff with five strikeouts over four innings.
Defensively, Fond du Lac committed two errors and allowed 13 stolen bases, the most the Dock Spiders have surrendered in a game this season.
Offensively, the Dock Spiders totaled 10 hits and drew seven walks. Reed Strohmeyer paced the lineup, going 3-for-4 with a double and two RBI.
The Dock Spiders return to Herr-Baker Field on Thursday, July 2, to open a home series against the La Crosse Loggers. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m.
All fans in attendance will be eligible for the Caleb Durbin Jersey Giveaway, presented by Fond du Lac Beer Company.
Information about ticket packages is currently available at dockspiders.com or by calling the ticket office at (920) 907-9833. Visit the Dock Spiders ballpark Box Office and Team Store during normal business hours: Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 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. Entering its’ 32nd season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in history 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, nearly 2400 NWL alums have been drafted and over 380 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 (TOR), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford 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, two-time Silver Slugger 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.