Midland High Chemics Sweep Saginaw Heritage in Doubleheader

Senior ace Jacoby Lind dominates on the mound in Game 1 win

Apr. 14, 2026 at 2:52am

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A cubist, fragmented painting depicting various baseball players, bats, and balls in a high-energy, geometric style, capturing the dynamic action of a high school baseball game.Midland High's scrappy, small-ball approach overwhelms Saginaw Heritage in a dominant doubleheader sweep.Midland Today

The Midland High Chemics baseball team swept a doubleheader against Saginaw Heritage on Monday, winning the first game 8-0 behind a stellar pitching performance from senior Jacoby Lind and taking the second game 7-0 in a five-inning contest shortened by darkness.

Why it matters

The Chemics' convincing victories to open Saginaw Valley League play demonstrate the team's depth and resilience, as they look to build on last season's success and make a run at the conference title.

The details

In the opener, Lind pitched 6 2/3 shutout innings, allowing just six hits and one walk while striking out 13 Heritage batters. Midland broke the game open with a five-run fourth inning, highlighted by RBI hits from Wilson Kloha, Gordy Freed, and Taber Edwards-Benner. In the nightcap, the Chemics scored five runs in the third inning, including two-run doubles from Gabe Hoppenjan and Kloha, on their way to the 7-0 win.

  • The doubleheader took place on Monday, April 13, 2026.
  • The first game was won 8-0 by Midland.
  • The second game, shortened to 5 innings due to darkness, was won 7-0 by Midland.

The players

Jacoby Lind

Midland High's senior ace pitcher who dominated on the mound in the first game of the doubleheader.

Taber Edwards-Benner

Midland High's junior third baseman and three-year starter who had two doubles and an RBI in the opener.

Wilson Kloha

Midland High player who had a two-run single in the fourth inning of the first game and went 2-for-3 with three RBIs in the nightcap.

Gordy Freed

Midland High player who had an RBI single in the fourth inning of the first game and scored twice.

Ched Johnson

Midland High's head baseball coach who praised his team's scrappiness and ability to take advantage of opportunities.

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What they’re saying

“He had command, and he was hitting his spots, and he's got a nice little curveball. I thought he did really well.”

— Ched Johnson, Midland High Head Coach

“That is Midland baseball. There's an old saying – get as many extra bases as you can. If the other team is going to give you some free bases, you've got to take advantage of it. Usually, the team that has the most free bases is the team that wins.”

— Ched Johnson, Midland High Head Coach

What’s next

The Chemics will head to Saginaw Heritage on Wednesday for a rematch with the Hawks.

The takeaway

Midland High's convincing doubleheader sweep over Saginaw Heritage to open Saginaw Valley League play showcases the team's pitching depth, timely hitting, and scrappy style of play that could make them a force to be reckoned with in the conference race.