Dock Spiders Suffer Walk-Off Loss to the Woodchucks
Published on June 23, 2026 under Northwoods League (Northwoods)
Fond du Lac Dock Spiders News Release
WAUSAU, WI - The Dock Spiders suffered their third walk-off loss of the season Tuesday night, falling 10-9 to the Wausau Woodchucks after allowing four runs in the bottom of the ninth inning at Athletic Park.
Fond du Lac built an early 3-0 lead in the finale of the six-game series. Joey Arend delivered a two-run double in the third inning, and Kiernan O'Neill added a leadoff solo home run in the fourth. Wausau responded in the bottom of the third with a three-run home run to even the score at 3-3.
The Woodchucks took a 6-3 lead in the sixth inning with the help of a pair of extra-base hits. Fond du Lac answered in the seventh, scoring four runs on a wild pitch and a three-run home run by Miles Vandenheuvel to regain the lead. The Dock Spiders added two insurance runs in the eighth inning on a two-run single by Reed Strohmeyer, extending their advantage to 9-6.
Wausau rallied in the bottom of the ninth, scoring four runs to complete the comeback. Chris Patterson delivered the game-winning sacrifice fly, giving the Woodchucks a 10-9 walk-off victory.
The Dock Spiders finished with seven hits, including home runs from O'Neill and Vandenheuvel. Reed Strohmeyer and Joey Arend each recorded multi-hit games, going 2-for-4 at the plate.
On the mound, Fond du Lac pitchers combined for eight strikeouts while allowing seven free passes and five extra-base hits. Brady Hudson made his first start of the season and struck out seven batters over five innings.
With the loss, Fond du Lac fell in the six-game series 4-2. Fond du Lac will next turn its attention to the Lakeshore Chinooks in a home-and-home series.
The Dock Spiders travel to Kapco Park on Wednesday for a 6:05 p.m. matchup against Lakeshore before returning to Herr-Baker Field on Thursday, June 25, for a 6:35 p.m. game against the Chinooks. Thursday's contest is a Thirsty Thursday presented by Fox River Brewing Company and 99.5 WPKR, featuring $3 16 oz. beers and sodas, as well as $5 Carbliss and Surfside beverages.
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.
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