Nutley, NJ - Felician swept its doubleheader against Holy Family to open CACC play, earning a 5–3 comeback victory in Game One before securing a 3–2 walk-off win in Game Two. The Golden Falcons rallied late in both contests, highlighted by a three-run home run from Karina De La Vega in the opener and a clutch final-inning RBI from Kimberly Torres in the nightcap.
Game One
Felician scored five runs on seven hits, including one double and two home runs. The Golden Falcons drew two walks and struck out seven times while leaving four runners on base.
Felician answered early in the second inning when Brielle Cubala worked a bases-loaded walk to bring home Mikayla Brown and tie the game.
After trailing late, the Falcons began their comeback in the fifth inning when Cubala launched a solo home run to cut the deficit to 3–2.
Felician completed the rally in the seventh inning. Cubala worked a walk and Hannah Ramirez was hit by a pitch to put two runners on before Karina De La Vega delivered a three-run walk-off home run to left field to secure the 5–3 victory.
Karina De La Vega led the offense with a home run and three RBI, while Brielle Cubala added a home run, two RBI, and a walk. Hannah Ramirez contributed two hits and scored a run, and Mikayla Brown recorded two hits and a run scored.
Jocelyn Moody earned the win with a complete-game effort, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits while striking out four.
Game Two
Felician scored three runs on nine hits, including three doubles. The Golden Falcons drew two walks and struck out two times while leaving seven runners on base.
Felician broke through in the sixth inning when Kelsey Vitalis delivered an RBI double to score Mikayla Brown, and Brielle Cubala followed by getting hit by a pitch with the bases loaded to bring home another run.
After the game was tied in the seventh, Felician answered in the bottom half. Karina De La Vega singled and advanced into scoring position before Mikayla Brown worked a walk. Kimberly Torres then delivered a walk-off RBI single to left field to bring home De La Vega and seal the 3–2 win.
Kelsey Vitalis led the offense with two hits, including two doubles, and an RBI, while Karina De La Vega added two hits including a double and scored the game-winning run. Kimberly Torres recorded a hit and the walk-off RBI, and Mikayla Brown contributed a hit and a run scored.
Kelsey Vitalis earned the win with a complete-game performance, allowing two runs on five hits while not issuing a walk.
