Northwoods Fond du Lac Dock Spiders

Dock Spiders Fall to Pit Spitters 4-2

Published on July 6, 2023 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders News Release


FOND DU LAC, WI - The Pit Spitters used a three-run top of the eighth inning with RBI doubles from third basemen Glenn Miller (Eastern Michigan) and Evan Orzech (Saint Xavier) that turned out to be the difference maker at Herr-Baker Field on Thursday night. Dock Spiders starting pitcher Jacob Young (Fairmont State) performed well in his first start as he hurled six and two thirds' innings of one run ball and added six strikeouts to his line. The Dock Spiders trailed the Pit Spitters 1-0 for most of the game until the bottom of the seventh when right fielder Teddy Deters (Xavier) cracked an RBI single into left field that scored second baseman Jacob Anderson (Michigan State) which tied the game 1-1. After the top of the eighth, the Dock Spiders responded in the bottom of the inning as shortstop Jake Surane (Wisconsin Oshkosh) Peppered an RBI single to the shortstop and an error on the throw to first scored catcher Parker Noland (Vanderbilt) which sliced the deficit in half, but that was all the Dock Spiders offense could do as they were retired in 1-2-3 fashion in the bottom of the ninth.

Pit Spitters reliever Jared Ure (Colorado Mesa) was credited with the win, while Dock Spiders reliever Kade Walker (Cuesta) was tagged with the loss. The Dock Spiders dropped to 14-24 on the season and 1-2 in the second half. The Dock Spiders will be back in action Friday night as they take on the Pit Spitters in game two of the series. The Dock Spiders will celebrate Down Syndrome Acceptance at Herr-Baker Field on Friday night with a 2022 Draft Class card set giveaway for the first 500 fans courtesy of Real Sportscards. Plus, all fans can enjoy post-game fireworks presented by LEB Insurance Group.Tickets are currently available at dockspiders.com or by calling the ticket office at (920) 907-9833. First pitch is scheduled for 6:35 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. Now in its' 30th season, the Northwoods League is the largest organized baseball league in the world 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, over 325 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 (NYM), two-time World Series Champions Ben Zobrist and Brandon Crawford (SFG) and World Series Champion Chris Sale (BOS). As well as 2019 Rookie of the Year and 2019/2021 Home Run Derby Champion Pete Alonso (NYM) and 2021 All-Star, MLB Gold Glove winner and 2019 Second Team All-MLB 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.

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