Philadelphia, PA - Felician softball showcased resilience in a competitive CACC doubleheader at Chestnut Hill. After a narrow 6–5 loss in Game 1 despite a strong offensive start, the Golden Falcons bounced back with a composed and clutch performance in Game 2, securing a 4–1 victory.
Game One
Felician showcased an aggressive start in game one, taking control early with a 5–0 lead by the third inning. The Golden Falcons opened the scoring in the first and erupted for three runs in the second, capitalizing on smart base running and timely hitting. Their fifth and final run came in the third, after which the offense was stifled by Chestnut Hill's pitching. Despite the scoreless stretch in the final four innings, Felician delivered notable offensive performances.
Macie Jacquet led the way with a 2-for-4 day and a stolen base, consistently setting the table from the leadoff spot.
Layla Albarran provided power with a 2-for-3 outing that included a double and an RBI, while
Sara Torres remained consistent in the middle of the order, also going 2-for-3 with an RBI.
Monique Sandoval delivered a key 2-RBI hit, and
Mikayla Brown added to the scoring effort with an RBI, a hit, and a hit-by-pitch. The pitching staff was led by starter
Riley Williams, who gave up nine hits and three earned runs over 2.2 innings before handing the ball to
Mallory Shevlin. The junior reliever threw 3.1 innings, allowing just three hits and two earned runs while striking out two and keeping the Golden Falcons in striking distance. Felician finished with eight hits, five runs, and four stolen bases while committing only one error, demonstrating hustle, balanced hitting, and defensive discipline in a game that slipped away late.
Game Two
Felician University secured a gritty 4–1 victory over Chestnut Hill on April 15, 2025, thanks to a late-game surge and strong performances on both sides of the ball. After being held scoreless for five innings, the Golden Falcons broke through with one run in the sixth and added three more in the seventh to complete the comeback. The offense was anchored by
Mikayla Brown, who went 2-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored, and
Kimberly Torres, who delivered a clutch two-run double.
Sara Torres added another key RBI hit, while
Hannah Ramirez played a pivotal role at the top of the lineup, drawing three walks and scoring twice. On the mound, J. Moody pitched 3.1 innings, allowing just one earned run on seven hits, while reliever
Skye Limardo was exceptional in relief, tossing 3.2 scoreless innings and earning the win with a WHIP of just 0.63. Defensively, the team turned two double plays and committed only one error, with
Victorie Leon tallying 10 putouts at first base. Overall, Felician totaled five hits, four RBIs—all with two outs—and drew five walks while stranding seven runners.
