By John Baldridge/Fond du Lac Dock Spiders
Wisconsin Rapids, WI – The Dock Spiders fell to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters, 8-4, on Sunday afternoon, concluding a four-game stretch with a 2-2 record against the Rafters. This loss brings the Dock Spiders’ season record to 12-19.
The Dock Spiders struck first in the third inning, sending nine batters to the plate and scoring three runs without a hit. The rally included four walks and two hit batters, giving them a 3-0 lead.
In the fourth inning, the Rafters cut into the lead by scoring two runs. Walker Buchanan (University of Virginia) scored on a passed ball, and Kyler McIntosh (Alabama State University) singled to drive in another run, making the score 3-2.
The Rafters tied the game in the fifth inning with a single from Jack Mathey (Ohio Dominican University) that brought home Aiden Teel (University of Virginia), evening the score at 3-3.
The Rafters took their first lead in the sixth inning with a two-out, two-run double to right field by Aiden Teel, making the score 5-3. Wisconsin Rapids extended their lead further by adding three more runs in the seventh inning, pushing the score to 8-3.
In the ninth inning, Tyler Neises (Georgia Tech) singled to drive in Drew Barragan (Embry-Riddle) after Barragan’s two-out double. However, the next hitter grounded out, ending the game and sealing the Rafters’ 8-4 victory.
The Dock Spiders will return home on Monday to face Lakeshore. The first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. On Monday, The Dock Spiders will say “Thank You” to Host Families for their passion and support throughout the season. Plus, enjoy $5 tickets while supplies last courtesy of WFRV-TV Channel 5. Additionally, fans can enjoy $5 tickets while supplies last, courtesy of WFRV-TV Channel 5.
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’ 31st season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world 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, over 350 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, 2021 and 2023 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner, and two-time All-MLB first-team 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