Lyndhurst, NJ: Felician battled hard in back-to-back matchups against Molloy but came up short despite flashes of offensive power and strong pitching performances. The Golden Falcons showed resilience with key rallies and impressive strikeout totals but struggled with consistency at the plate and defensive miscues. Timely hitting and late-inning execution proved to be the difference as Molloy capitalized on scoring opportunities.
Game One
Felician faced a tough challenge against Molloy, ultimately falling 12-7 at Breslin Field in Lyndhurst, NJ. The Golden Falcons struggled early, unable to score in the first three innings while Molloy steadily built a lead. However, Felician showed resilience in the fourth inning, putting up two runs before a strong five-run surge in the sixth brought them back into contention. Despite this offensive push, errors and pitching struggles allowed Molloy to pull away with four runs in the ninth inning. Felician managed ten hits, including a home run and two triples, but left six runners on base. The team's pitching staff combined for fifteen strikeouts but struggled with control, issuing eleven walks. Defensive lapses, including three errors, proved costly in the loss. The game highlighted Felician's offensive potential but also underscored areas for improvement in pitching consistency and fielding execution as they move forward in the season.
Offensively,
Rocko Brzezniak contributed with a solid performance, going 2-for-4 with a double, while
Jeremy Espinal added two hits, an RBI, and a stolen base.
Luis DeLaCruz delivered a key home run, with
Matthew Scrivanic, and
Cole Porter chipping in with extra-base hits.On the mound,
Logan Waltz started the first game of the double header recording seven strikeouts on the day. Waltz surrendered six runs with four earned, but did an excellent job of working out of jams in his 3.2 innings of work.
Sadier Vicioso would be first up out of the bullpen for the Golden Falcons, posting five strikeouts and two runs allowed in three innings pitched.
Game Two
Felician fell to Molloy 9-4 in the second game of the double-header. The Golden Falcons started strong, scoring two early runs in the first inning capitalizing on defensive miscues from the Lions. Despite an early lead, the Felician offense struggled to maintain momentum, managing only two hits throughout the game. Julian Uejima delivered the biggest offensive moment for the Golden Falcons, driving in two runs with a double in the fourth inning. Haiden Walters contributed the only other hit for the Golden Falcons.
On the pitching side, Collin Kratzer would get the start for game two. Nathan Ruth , and Kyle Bednarski would come in relief throughout the seven inning contest. The pitching staff combined for thirteen strikeouts, with Ruth leading the pact with nine total K's. However, the staff surrendered eleven hits, including three doubles and a home run, allowing Molloy to capitalize on scoring opportunities. Defensive lapses also played a role in the outcome, as the Golden Falcons committed two errors, extending innings and giving Molloy extra chances to build their lead.
