Hampton, VA - Felician continued its opening weekend slate on Friday, falling 13–7 to East Stroudsburg in a back-and-forth contest. The Golden Falcons totaled 12 hits and mounted a late surge, but an eight-run fourth inning proved to be the difference.

Felician struck first in the third inning when Haiden Walters singled and later came around to score on a RBI double from Jose David Medrano. After East Stroudsburg answered to tie the game, Neisser Sanchez gave Felician the lead back in the fourth with a solo home run to make it 2–1.

East Stroudsburg responded with eight runs in the bottom of the fourth to seize control, capitalizing on timely hits and extended innings. Despite the setback, Felician continued to battle offensively.

The Golden Falcons mounted their biggest rally in the eighth inning. Bryce Curry started the frame with a double, and Luis De La Cruz followed with a single. Rocko Brzezniak delivered an RBI single, and Sanchez stayed hot with an RBI double to cut into the deficit. Moments later, Brandon Petrick launched a three-run home run to right field, capping a five-run inning and pulling Felician within striking distance at 11–7.

Felician finished with seven runs on 12 hits, including doubles from Medrano, Curry, De La Cruz, and Sanchez. Sanchez led the charge with a home run, double, and two RBI, while Petrick's three-run homer provided a major spark off the bench.

On the mound, Sadier Vicioso took the loss after working 3.1 innings. Andrew Gendi provided 1.2 innings in relief, while Antonio Sansone added two innings and Ryan Carroll closed out the final frame.

Defensively, Felician turned one double play and continued to compete throughout, answering multiple runs with offense of its own before the final out.

Top Performers

Neisser Sanchez – 2-for-4, 2 R, HR, 2B, 2 RBI

Brandon Petrick – 1-for-1, R, HR, 3 RBI

Bryce Curry – 2-for-2, R, 2B

Jose David Medrano – 2-for-3, 2B, RBI

Luis De La Cruz – 2-for-5, R, 2B