Midland College baseball wins emotional doubleheader

Chaps sweep Amarillo College after teammate suffers seizure on the field

Mar. 15, 2026 at 2:35am

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The Midland College baseball team swept a doubleheader against Amarillo College on March 14, 2026, but the games took a backseat after MC sophomore pitcher Alex Uher suffered a seizure in the dugout during the second game. The game was stopped for 25 minutes as medical personnel attended to Uher, who was responsive and walked to the ambulance. The Chaps and Amarillo College players gathered for a prayer before the game resumed, with Midland College winning both games 15-13 and 15-8.

Why it matters

The incident highlighted the strong sportsmanship and camaraderie between the two teams, as the Amarillo College players took a knee and prayed while Uher was being attended to. The Midland College players also decided to continue playing, saying they wanted to do it for their teammate. The game results took a backseat to Uher's health and well-being, showing the human side of sports.

The details

In the top of the fifth inning of the second game, Midland College sophomore pitcher Alex Uher suffered a seizure in the dugout and needed medical attention. An ambulance arrived quickly and Uher, who is from Pickering, Canada, appeared responsive as he was transported. The game was stopped for approximately 25 minutes as the situation was stabilized. After Uher was taken away, the Midland College and Amarillo College players gathered for a prayer before the game resumed.

  • The incident occurred in the top of the fifth inning of the second game on March 14, 2026.
  • The game was stopped for around 25 minutes while Uher received medical attention.

The players

Alex Uher

A sophomore pitcher for the Midland College baseball team who suffered a seizure in the dugout during the second game of a doubleheader against Amarillo College.

Hector Rodriguez

The head coach of the Midland College baseball team.

Drew Martin

The catcher for the Midland College baseball team.

Amarillo College

The opposing baseball team that played Midland College in the doubleheader.

Midland College

The home baseball team that swept the doubleheader against Amarillo College.

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What they’re saying

“I have kids and these guys are my kids. I don't think I've ever really witnessed someone having a seizure. It's kind of all new to me. Shoutout to the Midland EMS who showed up quickly. Our trainer Vivian (Torres) did a good job of stabilizing the situation as it happened. He was responsive at the very end. He got up and walked to the EMS. I think it was all good news as they drove away. I'm definitely thinking about him.”

— Hector Rodriguez, Midland College Head Coach

“Obviously, our biggest concern is Alex and his health. I didn't know this, but luckily his family is in town, so they're able to be with him. I am going to check on him as soon as we can, now that we're done for the day. We met just as a team, and I said I will support whatever decision you guys make on whether you want to continue to play and the guys said they wanted to keep playing. We kind of played for him there at the very end.”

— Hector Rodriguez, Midland College Head Coach

“We kind of came together. Coach Rod asked us if that's something we'd want to do to keep playing today. We were like, heck yeah. They're out here, we're out here. We all prayed over it. We're all sad about it. We're going to check on him and see if he's doing OK. We're going to visit him. That's good. Ultimately, we decided to play, which I'm glad because I think Alex would have wanted us to.”

— Drew Martin, Midland College Catcher

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This incident showcased the strong bond and sportsmanship between the Midland College and Amarillo College baseball teams, as they came together in prayer and support for their injured teammate. It underscores the human side of sports and the importance of player health and well-being, even when the game results are secondary.