MADISON, WI – The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders fell 5-1 to the Madison Mallards at Warner Park after being held to just two hits, tying their lowest single-game hit total of the season.
Madison took a 1-0 lead in the opening inning before a two-run home run by Aidan Arnett extended the Mallards’ advantage to 3-0 in the early innings. The Dock Spiders broke through in the fifth when Quincy Mazeke hit a solo home run, accounting for Fond du Lac’s first hit and only run of the game.
The Mallards added two insurance runs in the eighth inning to secure the 5-1 victory.
Fond du Lac was held to two hits for the third time this season and for the first time since June 7. Despite the limited offensive output, the Dock Spiders drew eight free passes, stole two bases and left eight runners on base.
Mazeke homered for the second consecutive game and finished 1-for-2 while reaching base three times.
On the mound, Aidan Ray made his first start of the season and struck out seven over five innings. Ben Kasten and Jaden Morris each added two strikeouts in relief over the final three innings.
With the loss, the Dock Spiders trail the season series against Madison 1-2, with five meetings remaining in the second half.
Fond du Lac concludes the home-and-home series against the Mallards on Sunday at 1:05 p.m. at Herr-Baker Field. The first 500 fans through the gates will receive a Dock Spiders Hooded T-Shirt presented by SSM Health.
Before first pitch, families can participate in Pre-Game Catch on the Field, presented by Fondy Family Dental, and after the game, fans can enjoy Post-Game Autograph Sunday, presented by Kwik Trip.
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.