MADISON, WI – The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders suffered their fifth walk-off loss of the season Friday night, falling 7-6 to the Madison Mallards at Warner Park.
Fond du Lac struck first in the opening inning when Jay Campbell hit a solo home run. Madison answered in the bottom half with a solo homer by Jack Bello Jr. to even the score at 1-1.
The Mallards built a 4-1 lead in the fourth inning before the Dock Spiders responded with four runs in the fifth. Quincy Mazeke delivered a two-run single, and Campbell followed with a two-run home run to give Fond du Lac a 5-4 advantage.
Madison regained the lead in the bottom of the fifth on an RBI single by Nate Novinska and an RBI groundout. The Dock Spiders tied the game once again in the eighth inning on a bases-loaded walk.
The Mallards secured the victory in the bottom of the ninth with a walk-off RBI single, handing Fond du Lac its 12th one-run loss of the season.
The Dock Spiders offense totaled 10 hits and drew 10 walks. Jay Campbell led the way, going 3-for-4 with two home runs, a double and four RBI. Carter Kelley and Jaden Rose also recorded multi-hit performances.
On the mound, Aidan Ray made his second start for Fond du Lac, striking out three over four innings.
The Dock Spiders return to Herr-Baker Field on Saturday for a 4:05 p.m. matchup against the Madison Mallards as the team hosts Star Wars Night.
Players and coaches will wear Han Solo-themed Star Wars specialty jerseys, which will be auctioned during the game to benefit The Arc Fond du Lac. Following the game, fans can enjoy Kids Run the Bases, presented by Grande Cheese and A&W, featuring a player high-five line and a treat from A&W at home plate.
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.