Midland College baseball sweeps Seward County in doubleheader

The No. 25-ranked Chaparrals improve to 11-0 on the season with two wins at home.

Published on Feb. 15, 2026

The No. 25-ranked Midland College baseball team swept a home doubleheader against Seward County College on Saturday, winning the first game 6-4 and the second game 17-4. The Chaparrals improved their record to 11-0 on the young season with the victories.

Why it matters

Midland College's baseball team is off to a strong start, remaining undefeated through their first 11 games of the season. The Chaparrals' success early on could set them up for a promising season and potential postseason run.

The details

In the first game, Midland College had to come back from a 4-3 deficit in the bottom of the fifth inning, scoring three runs to take the lead for good. Legacy High School graduate Caiden Olivas hit a two-run home run to put the Chaparrals ahead. In the second game, Midland College broke a 3-3 tie with an eight-run fourth inning to pull away. The Chaparrals out-hit Seward County 16-7 and took advantage of three Saints errors.

  • The doubleheader was played on Saturday, February 15, 2026.

The players

Midland College

The No. 25-ranked college baseball team that swept the doubleheader against Seward County College.

Seward County College

The opposing team that lost both games of the doubleheader against Midland College.

Caiden Olivas

A Legacy High School graduate who hit a two-run home run to put Midland College ahead in the first game.

Jorge Hill

A Midland College player who went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBIs in the first game.

AJ Velarde

A Midland Christian graduate who had a triple for Midland College in the first game.

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What’s next

Midland College will next face Vernon College at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, February 19, 2026 at Lubbock Christian University's Hays Field.

The takeaway

Midland College's baseball team has gotten off to an impressive 11-0 start to the season, sweeping a home doubleheader against Seward County College. The Chaparrals' early-season success could be a sign of a promising season ahead as they continue their schedule.