Cary, NC - Felician University opened its first-ever NCAA Division II College World Series appearance with a tough 20–3 loss to top-ranked Tampa. Despite the result, Felician continued to compete, scoring two runs in the seventh and adding another in the eighth. The loss drops Felician into the elimination bracket, where they will look to bounce back and extend their World Series run.
Felician scored three runs on six hits, including one double and five singles. The Golden Falcons drew five walks and struck out six times. They left five runners on base, stole one base, and grounded into one double play. Their late-inning effort highlighted the team's offensive patience and ability to generate scoring chances despite Tampa's early control of the game.
Chris Corchado delivered Felician's lone extra-base hit with a double and scored one of the team's three runs.
Bryan Santana had a strong showing at the plate, going 2-for-4 with an RBI, providing consistent contact throughout the game.
Anthony Lamar came off the bench to drive in a run with a clutch single in the seventh inning.
Rocko Brzezniak added a hit and scored a run, while
Haiden Walters reached base twice and stole a base. Defensively, catcher
Luis DeLaCruz recorded seven putouts and one assist behind the plate.
Felician used seven pitchers over eight innings, combining to allow 20 earned runs on 16 hits. The staff issued 11 walks, struck out eight batters, and gave up five home runs. Starter
Max Weber lasted three innings, allowing seven earned runs on six hits.
Johnny Gilligan struggled in relief, giving up seven runs without recording an out.
Nathan Ruth tossed two innings with two earned runs and one strikeout.
Andrew Gendi struck out three in one inning but allowed three runs.
Kyle Bednarski would toss a scoreless frame in the seventh, while
Bryan Rios logged an inning allowing one hit and one run.
