Wausau Defeats Fond du Lac, 6-0
The Dock Spiders carried a scoreless game into the eighth inning before the Wausau Woodchucks scored six runs over the final two frames as Fond du Lac fell 6-0 at Herr-Baker Field.
Fond du Lac pitchers Billy Gregory and Roan Tarbert combined for seven scoreless innings, allowing just one hit during that stretch. The Dock Spiders offense was also held off the scoreboard early, stranding seven runners through the first seven innings.
Wausau broke the deadlock in the eighth inning when Holden Groebl hit a two-run home run. The Woodchucks added two more runs in the inning on a wild pitch and an error. Wausau then scored twice in the ninth on an RBI single and another wild pitch to complete the shutout win.
Gregory turned in a strong start for the Dock Spiders, tossing five scoreless innings while striking out six batters.
As a staff, Fond du Lac recorded eight strikeouts and issued just two walks. However, the Woodchucks collected six of their seven hits over the final two innings as they pulled away late.
Offensively, catcher Carson Willis was the only Dock Spider with a multi-hit performance, finishing 2-for-4. Fond du Lac totaled four hits, drew four walks and struck out eight times.
Through four games of the season series, the Dock Spiders and Woodchucks are tied 2-2. The teams will meet again Monday at Herr-Baker Field before concluding the six-game set Tuesday in Wausau.
The Dock Spiders return to Herr-Baker Field on Monday, June 22, for a 6:35 p.m. matchup against the Wausau Woodchucks.
The game is a Miller Monday presented by Miller Brewing Company and 96.1 FM The Rock. Fans will receive an entry into prize drawings for Milwaukee Brewers, Wisconsin Timber Rattlers and Dock Spiders tickets with each purchase of a Miller or Leinenkugel’s product.
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: June 22, 2026