Warriors Fall in GPAC Doubleheader Against Hastings

Midland University baseball team drops both games against conference rival Hastings College

Apr. 7, 2026 at 6:43am

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball game broken down into overlapping planes of bright green, blue, and orange shapes, conveying the competitive energy and challenges faced by the Midland University baseball team.Midland's baseball team faces a tough road ahead after dropping both games of a key GPAC doubleheader against Hastings College.Fremont Today

The Midland University baseball team hosted Hastings College for a Great Plains Athletic Conference doubleheader on Monday, falling 9-2 in Game 1 and 7-6 in Game 2. Hastings jumped out to an early lead in the first game, scoring nine runs over the first six innings. Midland's Anthony Martinez and Jimmy Martinez provided the offense with a solo home run and an RBI single, respectively, but it wasn't enough. In the second game, Midland took a 6-2 lead in the fifth inning behind home runs from Dax Wandler and Anthony Martinez, as well as a three-run shot from Owen Glover. However, Hastings rallied with three runs in the sixth to steal the 7-6 victory.

Why it matters

This doubleheader loss drops Midland's conference record to 6-8 on the season, making it more difficult for them to climb the standings in the highly competitive Great Plains Athletic Conference. The Warriors will need to regroup quickly as they prepare to host Mount Marty, another GPAC opponent, on Wednesday.

The details

In Game 1, Hastings jumped out to a 2-0 lead in the third inning and then added seven more runs over the next three frames to build a 9-0 advantage. Midland's offense was limited until the sixth inning, when Anthony Martinez hit a solo home run and Jimmy Martinez drove in a run with a single. However, Hastings held on for the 9-2 victory. In the second game, Midland took an early 2-0 lead on solo home runs by Dax Wandler, but Hastings tied it at 2-2 in the fifth. Midland then erupted for four runs in the bottom of the fifth, highlighted by a three-run shot from Owen Glover, to take a 6-2 lead. But Hastings rallied with three runs in the sixth to steal the 7-6 win.

  • The doubleheader took place on Monday, April 7, 2026.
  • Game 1 was played in the afternoon.
  • Game 2 followed immediately after Game 1.

The players

Anthony Martinez

A Midland University baseball player who hit a solo home run and an RBI single in the doubleheader.

Jimmy Martinez

A Midland University baseball player who drove in a run with a single in Game 1.

Dax Wandler

A Midland University baseball player who hit two solo home runs in Game 2.

Owen Glover

A Midland University baseball player who hit a three-run home run in Game 2 to give the Warriors a 6-2 lead.

Brody Boyle

A Midland University baseball player who had two hits in Game 2.

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What’s next

Midland University will host Mount Marty College on Wednesday, April 8 for a Great Plains Athletic Conference doubleheader. First pitch is scheduled for 5 p.m., with the second game to follow.

The takeaway

This tough doubleheader loss against conference rival Hastings College puts Midland University's baseball team in a difficult position in the GPAC standings. The Warriors will need to regroup quickly and find a way to bounce back when they host Mount Marty on Wednesday, as they look to improve their conference record and keep their postseason hopes alive.