No. 25 Midland College baseball run-rules No. 1 Salt Lake CC

Chaparrals connect for 18 hits in 19-9 victory over defending national champions

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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The No. 25-ranked Midland College baseball team defeated the No. 1-ranked Salt Lake Community College Bruins 19-9 in a seven-inning run-rule win on Monday. The Chaparrals connected for 18 hits, including a home run and three doubles, to out-slug the defending national champions.

Why it matters

This early-season win against the top-ranked team in the country is a strong indicator that the Midland College baseball team has the offensive firepower to compete with any opponent this season. The Chaparrals' ability to put up crooked numbers and take advantage of walks and hit-by-pitches shows their offensive depth and versatility.

The details

Midland College jumped out to a 6-0 lead in the bottom of the first inning and never looked back, adding four runs in the second and three more in the third to build a 13-8 advantage. Sophomore second baseman Stevyn Andrachick led the Chaparrals' offensive onslaught, going 3-for-4 with a double, home run, three RBIs and four runs scored. Dylon Myrow, Caleb Eagar, Jorge Gil, Caleb Olivas, and Brennan McTavish also had multi-hit games for Midland. Reliever Clayton Norrell earned the win, allowing just one run over four innings after the Chaparrals' offense had already built a big lead.

  • The game was played on Monday, February 9, 2026.

The players

Midland College

The No. 25-ranked baseball team that defeated the defending national champion Salt Lake Community College Bruins.

Salt Lake Community College

The No. 1-ranked baseball team that lost to Midland College 19-9 in a seven-inning run-rule game.

Stevyn Andrachick

The Midland College sophomore second baseman who led the Chaparrals' offense, going 3-for-4 with a double, home run, three RBIs and four runs scored.

Clayton Norrell

The Midland College left-handed reliever who earned the win, allowing just one run over four innings of work.

Hector Rodriguez

The Midland College baseball coach who praised his team's offensive performance and the stabilizing effort from Norrell on the mound.

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What they’re saying

“Offensively, we have done a really good job early in the year. I told them that they don't have to pull up if they don't want to, they can stay hot for however many more games we have for the rest of the year.”

— Hector Rodriguez, Midland College Baseball Coach (mrt.com)

“We were seeing it really well and hitting it well, the whole team. I was seeing it well and just relaxed.”

— Stevyn Andrachick, Midland College Sophomore Second Baseman (mrt.com)

“I think sometimes these young guys have a tendency of making moments bigger than they are. I just told him to trust his stuff, and he was able to get a big-time double play ball to get out of that inning. He made pitches when he needed to; first pitch strikes, he commanded his two pitches, and ultimately it was good enough to win.”

— Hector Rodriguez, Midland College Baseball Coach (mrt.com)

What’s next

The Chaparrals look to continue their strong start to the season when they host Luna Community College in a doubleheader on Friday, February 14, 2026, before hosting Seward County College in another doubleheader on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The takeaway

Midland College's decisive win over the top-ranked team in the country demonstrates the Chaparrals' offensive firepower and ability to compete with any opponent this season. Their balanced attack and depth at the plate, combined with a steady pitching performance, suggest Midland College could be a force to be reckoned with as the season progresses.