Philadelphia, PA: The Golden Falcons traveled to Holy Family for a Conference series match-up. Felician split the series, winning a close game one by a final score of 5-3, but dropped game two to Holy Family by a final score of 11-3. Felican's record now sits at 2-2 in the CACC.
Game One
Felician secured a hard-fought 5-3 victory over Holy Family, fueled by early offensive production and a strong pitching performance. The Golden Falcons wasted no time making an impact, scoring twice in the first inning to set the tone for the game. After a quiet second inning, they continued to apply pressure in the third, adding two more runs to extend their lead. Holy Family fought to keep the game within reach, responding with a run in both the second and third innings, but Felician maintained their composure. A crucial insurance run in the fifth inning provided extra breathing room, while solid pitching and disciplined defense ensured that Holy Family was kept off the board for the remainder of the contest. As a team, Felician collected 12 hits, five RBIs, and two stolen bases while showing patience at the plate with two walks. Their pitching staff remained steady, limiting Holy Family to three runs and striking out five over seven innings. Defensively, the Golden Falcons were flawless, recording 21 putouts and nine assists without committing an error.
Mikayla Brown led the offensive charge with a standout 2-for-3 performance, driving in three runs, including a key home run.
Layla Albarran contributed two hits, one of which was a double, while also crossing the plate for a run. Samantha Torres delivered in clutch moments, finishing 2-for-4 with two RBIs, while
Sadie Kittoe added two hits and a stolen base to help keep the pressure on the opposing defense. On the mound,
Riley Williams was instrumental in securing the win, pitching a complete game while allowing just three earned runs on 11 hits and striking out five batters.
Game Two
Felician came out strong, striking first with two runs in the second inning to gain an early lead. The Golden Falcons continued to apply pressure and added another run in the fourth, but their advantage was short-lived as Holy Family's offense responded aggressively. The home team put up three runs in the first, followed by another three in the second and four more in the third, creating a deficit that Felician struggled to overcome. Despite their best efforts at the plate, Holy Family's steady scoring and solid defensive play limited Felician's opportunities to close the gap. As a team, Felician tallied eight hits and three RBIs but was unable to generate extra-base hits or draw any walks, striking out only once in a disciplined effort at the plate. The pitching staff combined for five innings of work, conceding 14 hits and nine earned runs while issuing just one walk. Defensively, the Golden Falcons recorded 15 putouts and seven assists but were hindered by two costly errors.Offensively,
Macie Jacquet led the Golden Falcons with a 2-for-4 performance, driving in a run and reaching base twice.
Kimberly Torres also contributed, going 1-for-2 while collecting two RBIs on sacrifice flies, while
Kailey Alas provided an offensive spark with a 2-for-3 effort, crossing the plate for one of Felician's three runs. On the mound,
Jocelyn Moody provided stability in relief, tossing 2.1 innings and allowing just one earned run while striking out one batter.
