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I-41 Showdown Presented by Holiday Automotive Returns for a Fourth Time
\n<\/strong>$5 Tickets Highlight this Year\u2019s Matchup as Fond du Lac Hosts Green Bay on June 12<\/em><\/p>\n

GRAND CHUTE, WI \u2013 The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and the Green Bay Rockers will play the fourth annual I-41 Showdown at Neuroscience Group Field, home of the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers, on Thursday, June 12. The game is presented by Holiday Automotive and first pitch is scheduled for 6:35 p.m. The 2022 contest marked the first Northwoods League game played in a current minor league stadium. The two clubs are separated by just 70 miles via I-41 and face each other 12 times this season.<\/p>\n

Tickets for the I-41 Showdown are offered for just $5, courtesy of WFRV-TV Channel 5, and are now available for purchase HERE<\/strong><\/a> or by contacting the Dock Spiders or Timber Rattlers Ticket Offices.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe I-41 Showdown has been a major highlight over the past three seasons,\u201d said Dock Spiders General Manager Jim Misudek. \u201cIt\u2019s been a fantastic opportunity for fans from Fond du Lac, Green Bay, and the Fox Cities to enjoy the game in such a state-of-the-art facility. Our players and fans are incredibly fortunate to experience the incredible amenities this venue has to offer.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cThe I-41 Showdown gives our players a unique glimpse into the inner workings of minor league baseball, which is an important step in their development,\u201d said Rockers Vice President and General Manager John Fanta. \u201cIt also allows our fans to follow the Rockers on the road as we take on one of our top rivals.\u201d<\/p>\n

“The Northwoods League is thrilled to continue the tradition of showcasing our talented collegiate players at one of the premier minor league ballparks in the nation,\u201d said Northwoods League President\/Commissioner Ryan Voz. \u201cThe ongoing partnership between the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders and the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers creates an unforgettable experience for both the players and fans alike. Hosting the Dock Spiders and Green Bay Rockers in Appleton highlights the league\u2019s commitment to providing exceptional opportunities for growth and development on and off the field.”<\/p>\n

\u201cThe I-41 showdown is an opportunity for families from across Northeast Wisconsin to enjoy a fun, affordable evening out,\u201d according to Michael Shannon, Jr. of Holiday Automotive. \u201cSponsoring the Fond du Lac Dock Spiders\u2019 home game in Appleton helps us to remind fans from Green Bay, Fond du Lac, and the Fox Cities that a visit to Holiday isn\u2019t far, but always \u201cWorth the Trip!\u201d\u201d<\/p>\n

This game falls on a Thursday, which makes it a \u201cCraft Brews & Brats Night.\u201d Fans may enjoy brats for $3 and fans of legal drinking age may enjoy 16 oz. craft beer for $3 each on June 12. Fans who secure Dock Spiders Season Tickets for 2025 will receive a ticket to this game as part of their season ticket packages when season tickets are distributed. Contact the Dock Spiders Ticket Office at (920) 907-9833 for more information.<\/p>\n

The Dock Spiders will begin their ninth season of Northwoods League play during the spring of 2025. Information about ticket packages is currently available at dockspiders.com<\/strong><\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019 31st<\/sup> 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.\u00a0 Learn more and find complete streaming schedules at watchnwl.com.\u00a0For more information, visit <\/em>dockspiders.com<\/em><\/a> 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.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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