Wilmington, DE - Felician baseball experienced a day of highs and lows in the opening round of the CACC Championship. They started strong with a dominant 14-3 win over Dominican (N.Y.), showcasing their offensive power and solid play. However, their second matchup against Jefferson proved more challenging, resulting in a 10-3 defeat despite a determined late-game rally. With one win and one loss, the Golden Falcons advance to Day Two of the CACC Championship weekend, ready to fight for a spot in the next stage of the tournament.
Game One: vs. Jefferson (L, 10-3)
Felician competed against Jefferson to open the CACC Championship weekend, falling 10-3 despite a late rally in the ninth inning. The offense produced 11 hits, highlighted by
Jose David Medrano's stellar 3-for-4 performance, which included a run scored and a stolen base.
Christian Bauman delivered a key triple and an RBI, while
Luis DeLaCruz added a double, finishing 2-for-4.
Chris Corchado also contributed offensively, reaching base three times with two hits and a walk. On the mound,
Max Weber struck out seven over five innings but allowed four runs, while
Kyle Bednarski added three innings of relief, recording one strikeout but conceding six runs. The pitching staff combined for eight strikeouts and six walks over eight innings. Defensively, the team struggled, committing four errors, which allowed Jefferson to capitalize on additional scoring opportunities. Despite the late-game effort, including a two-run rally in the ninth.
Game Two: vs. Dominican (W, 14-3)
Felician delivered an impressive performance with a commanding 14-3 victory, showcasing both offensive prowess and defensive discipline. The team established an early lead, scoring three runs in the first inning and maintaining momentum throughout, culminating in a five-run explosion in the eighth inning. The offense tallied 17 hits, including six doubles and a triple, with standout performances from
Jose David Medrano, who scored four runs, went 2-for-3 with a triple and an RBI, and
Christian Bauman, who contributed three hits, including two doubles, drove in a team-high four RBIs, and scored once.
Bryan Santana added to the offensive surge with two hits, a double, and two RBIs. On the mound,
Sadier Vicioso provided a solid 7.0 innings, allowing just three earned runs, striking out two, and securing the win. The pitching staff combined to hold Dominican (N.Y.) to three runs on 10 hits, with the defense supporting the effort by recording 27 putouts and 13 assists, committing only one error. Felician's balanced attack, featuring aggressive base running with three stolen bases and disciplined pitching with only two walks allowed, highlighted their dominance in this game.
