Waterloo Defeats Fond du Lac, 12-4
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders allowed a season-high 12 walks in a 12-4 loss to the Waterloo Bucks at Herr-Baker Field.
Waterloo built an early lead, scoring seven runs through the third and fifth innings. The Dock Spiders responded in the sixth, cutting the deficit to four runs with a Carter Kelley RBI single and a two-run base hit from Reed Strohmeyer.
The Bucks added two more runs in the seventh inning before Fond du Lac answered in the eighth. Right fielder Tyler Neises launched his fourth home run of the season, a 404-foot solo shot over the right field fence, to bring the Dock Spiders within reach.
Waterloo scored three runs in the ninth inning to pull away for the 12-4 victory while also recording 10 stolen bases.
The Dock Spiders offense was held in check early, recording just one hit through the first five innings. Fond du Lac finished with eight hits, led by center fielder Jaden Rose, who went 2-for-3 with a run scored.
On the mound, Dock Spiders pitchers issued 12 walks and allowed 10 hits while also recording a wild pitch. Garrett Workman and Aidan Ray combined for 6 2/3 innings and each recorded three strikeouts.
The matchup marked the first meeting between Fond du Lac and Waterloo. With the loss, the Dock Spiders move to 3-2 against teams from the Great Plains East Division this season.
The Dock Spiders continue the series against the Waterloo Bucks on Monday, July 13, at 11:35 a.m. The game is a Miller Monday presented by Miller Brewing Company and 96.1 FM The Rock. Fans who purchase Miller or Leinenkugel’s products will receive entries into drawings for tickets to Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Dock Spiders games.
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.
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’ 32nd 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 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.
Date posted: July 13, 2026