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FOND DU LAC, WI<\/b> \u2013 The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders earned their second 10-run victory over the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters this season, using a balanced offensive attack to claim a 14-4 win Tuesday night at Herr-Baker Field.<\/span><\/p>\n

Wisconsin Rapids scored three of its four runs in the opening inning and did not score again until the ninth. Fond du Lac answered by scoring 14 consecutive runs from the third through the eighth innings.<\/span><\/p>\n

The Dock Spiders got on the board in the third inning with an RBI double by Quincy Mazeke. They tied the game in the fifth on a wild pitch and an RBI single from Tommy Googins before breaking it open with a six-run sixth inning. The rally featured a bases-loaded walk, an RBI fielder’s choice, RBI singles by JJ Nielsen and Jaden Rose, and a two-run single from Googins.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fond du Lac added another run in the seventh on an RBI single by Joey Monetti before scoring four more in the eighth inning, capitalizing on four Wisconsin Rapids errors. The Rafters scored once in the ninth as the Dock Spiders secured the 14-4 victory.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fond du Lac finished with 12 hits and drew seven walks. JJ Nielsen led the offense with a 4-for-5 performance, scoring three runs while adding a triple and an RBI.<\/span><\/p>\n

On the mound, Ben Kasten and Roan Tarbert combined for eight strikeouts. After allowing three runs in the first inning, Kasten settled in to throw five consecutive scoreless innings before turning the ball over to Tarbert.<\/span><\/p>\n

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 <\/span>Star Wars Night<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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 <\/span>Kids Run the Bases<\/b>, presented by Grande Cheese and A&W, featuring a player high-five line and a treat from A&W at home plate.<\/span><\/p>\n

Information about ticket packages is currently available at <\/span>dockspiders.com<\/b><\/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.<\/span><\/p>\n

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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\u2019 32<\/span><\/i>nd<\/span><\/i> 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 <\/span><\/i>dockspiders.com<\/span><\/i><\/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.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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