Wisconsin Rapids Defeats Fond du Lac, 7-6
The Fond du Lac Dock Spiders fell in their final road game of the 2026 season after a 7-6 walk-off defeat to the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters at Witter Field.
The Dock Spiders jumped out to a 6-0 lead through the first five innings, scoring a pair of runs in the second inning on a two-RBI single from Evan Abbott. In the third inning, Fond du Lac scored three more runs on an error and a two-run home run from Carter Kelley. In the top of the fifth, the Dock Spiders punctuated their six-run advantage with a bases-loaded hit-by-pitch.
The Rafters then gained momentum, scoring six unanswered runs to tie the game heading into the ninth inning. Fond du Lac went down in order in the top of the ninth before Wisconsin Rapids walked off the Dock Spiders on a Connor Harvie RBI single in the bottom of the frame. The Dock Spiders suffered their 16th one-run loss of the season and their seventh walk-off loss of the summer.
Fond du Lac’s offense outhit Wisconsin Rapids 11-8 and earned five walks, but 14 strikeouts limited the Dock Spiders at the plate.
Starting pitcher Morgan Garrett threw four innings of no-hit baseball while striking out five batters. The Dock Spiders’ pitching staff combined for eight strikeouts.
With the loss, the season series between the two teams moved to 4-3 in favor of Fond du Lac, with a potential season-series-clinching game taking place Saturday in the regular-season finale.
The Dock Spiders return to Herr-Baker Field on Saturday for a 4:05 p.m. matchup against the Wisconsin Rapids Rafters. Saturday is Fan Appreciation Night, presented by Badger Soft Water. Fans can celebrate the final regular-season home game with special drawings, surprises and giveaways throughout the evening. Following the game, kids can enjoy Kids Run the Bases, presented by Grande Cheese and A&W, featuring a player high-five line and a treat from A&W at home plate.
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: August 10, 2026